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r2fb
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R2 Range Limitations and Rivian's Response
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it only offers 10 mile more range than the R2 if you don't drive below 0% and no one will do that
Today at 12:38 AM
r2fb
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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Looks like C&D method is still very accurate given that 30 of the 40 mile difference is the beyond 0% which no one in the real world...
Today at 12:29 AM
r2fb
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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Did you not read the whole article and even this thread? They say 126 mph in the article so it's a typo.
Monday at 12:06 PM
r2fb
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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Are you average height for NBA because that's simply not true. I am actual average height and fit fine. Agree with you on the ride
Monday at 3:59 AM
r2fb
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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MY isn't a bad car at all but there are many reasons to not like or buy one and that's before considering the CEO.
Sunday at 11:18 PM
r2fb
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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The point was to compare to Tesla in the same test.
Sunday at 4:37 PM
r2fb
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RJ: R2 order conversion rate is "much higher" than internal expectations
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What? Really? They don't exist or just not enabled by software?
Sunday at 4:31 PM
r2fb
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RJ: R2 order conversion rate is "much higher" than internal expectations
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Citation needed, checking a box for free trial isn't the same as take rate.
Sunday at 1:43 PM
r2fb
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RJ: R2 order conversion rate is "much higher" than internal expectations
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It has the potential to exceed Tesla in autonomy since it has the cameras plus radar plus ultrasonic sensors.
Sunday at 1:40 PM
r2fb
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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Here are the links: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a73308571/2027-rivian-r2-performance-awd-launch-edition-test/...
Sunday at 1:32 PM
r2fb
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Are There Alternatives to Rivian Level2 Charger?
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You can get a lectron L2 adapter for cheap and you'll be done. I do the opposite way with my tesla wall connector and wife's Audi etron...
Sunday at 1:12 PM
r2fb
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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My driving use case can be even served with a Chevy Bolt so I don't really care about any of this, but it's about what I expected. I am...
Jul 29, 2026
r2fb
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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Tests not done on a full 100% charge and rely on the car's percentage indicator are not good tests.
Jul 29, 2026
r2fb
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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Launch mode blah blah blah “Reduced turn signal sound volume and harshness” THANK YOU BABY JESUS!
Jul 13, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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What did I ever do to you
Jul 6, 2026
r2fb
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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LMAO stainless steel body is an advanced feature now, someone should tell DeLorean.
Jul 4, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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So it does ask you to take over sometimes. That's not L4. I'll follow the chart on SAE website over you. Even if it keeps doing minimum...
Jul 4, 2026
r2fb
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Lmao you're a 🤡 not interested in serious discussion if you think CT is selling well. It got outsold by the F150 Lightning and even that...
Jul 4, 2026
r2fb
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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i3 is a failure as much as the Tesla Roadster was. I don't think either one are failures but companies dipping their toes in EVs
Jul 4, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Your anecdote does not match broad reality where FSD trials, even on V14, have shown a 1% conversion rate. I have a MY with HW4, had...
Jul 4, 2026
r2fb
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R2's A/C performance in really hot weather?
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Hybrids and PHEV's also run the compressor off battery so it works that way with them too despite being ICE vehicles.
Jul 4, 2026
r2fb
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Only reason you're calling the iX a "flop" is the styling. It's EV components are reliable and work well since they're also in the i4...
Jul 4, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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One correction, Tesla definitely leads in supervised autonomy. The problem with that is, 90% of what people want is just adaptive cruise...
Jul 3, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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You're wrong, here is the SAE diagram directly from their website at sae.org: No implementation of Tesla FSD can drive itself without...
Jul 3, 2026
r2fb
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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V13 was also end to end neural net, but with much lower resolution camera data and a lot less processing power. It was pre-v12 that was...
Jul 3, 2026
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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When Tesla takes on the liability for FSD accidents, it will be level 4. Til then it's level 2.
Jul 3, 2026
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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All of your posts are the same thing: just telling everyone on a Rivian forum how good Tesla is. It’s nauseating. Tesla has delivered...
Jul 3, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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Yeah because companies never make bad decisions. Cybertruck anyone?
Jul 3, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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There is not a single Tesla that you can buy capable of unsupervised autonomy today. They don't have the needed sensors nor the...
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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Do some calf raises.
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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Will the $45k Rivian R2 actually happen?
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Yes, but it will be inflation adjusted to the 45k of today.
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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They had lifetime FSD in the Juniper Launch Edition, this is only for one year. Terrible deal.
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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looks like this monstrosity BMW sold ln the last decade.
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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That is not happening anytime soon. It took Tesla itself 10 years. If you're not satisfied with Lane Keep and Adaptive Cruise (and...
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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They have a new ICCU part number since January, so I'd be willing to take a chance on it now. But I like the Rivian more.
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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I'd have long gotten an EV9 if I wanted a 3-row vehicle. It's pretty much perfect for the price and the substantial discounts/lease...
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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I am confused by this sentence. We are in agreement that adaptive cruise with lane keeping is great for long distances. I don't think it...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Thanks for this response. It literally made me lol and confirm the intellect of the person I’m speaking to. ✌️
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Ok but this doesn't refute anything I said. I agree lane keeping with adaptive cruise makes long drives easier but you're still...
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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That must be why the vast majority of Tesla owners don't have it. Honestly based on your previous posts I don't think you'd be happy...
Jul 2, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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I had interpreted data labeling as "HD maps" so you're correct that it uses regular maps, but that Data labeling task is also very labor...
Jul 1, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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All of the "dozens" of unsupervised Tesla robotaxis use much higher quality maps for the geofenced regions, manually marked and curated...
Jul 1, 2026
r2fb
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Tesla leads in supervised autonomy which is the best they can do with cameras only. Waymo leads in unsupervised autonomy which is the...
Jul 1, 2026
r2fb
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Not interested in paying a never ending $1300/yr (with tax) subscription to use all the features of my car and basic lane keeping should...
Jun 29, 2026
r2fb
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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FSD V14 is indeed a huge improvement over earlier versions because they did the one thing that actually improves things: they improved...
Jun 26, 2026
r2fb
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Bro you said Carplay and not having a sunroof were big points then you turn around and buy a Tesla beacuse of some accessory that might...
Jun 26, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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You knew it didn’t have CarPlay before you drove it. If that was your biggest factor why did you bother? The Model Y doesn’t have...
Jun 26, 2026
r2fb
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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I know FSD is more than that, but it's an expensive subscription. If you don't get it, a Tesla has worse autonomy than a Corolla. That...
Jun 26, 2026
r2fb
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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R2 is a unibody You can't turn off regen in Tesla either, there are 2 levels. As a current Model Y owner I could never buy a new one...
Jun 25, 2026
r2fb
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Coming from a model Y, my biggest issues were the ride/handling that still felt too trucklike to me, hoping that's due to the AT tires...
Jun 25, 2026
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