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SolidTHX1138's latest activity
SolidTHX1138
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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Those online surveys never translate to sales and historically purple doesn't move well. Unfortunately that's also true of many of the...
Yesterday at 6:30 AM
SolidTHX1138
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simply personal preference for folks. some think a lighter interior is cooler but if your vehicle, any vehicle, is sitting out in the...
Tuesday at 6:04 AM
SolidTHX1138
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May I ask, what is so appealing about the Light interior? Is it just because it was always a preference for early R1t and R1s owners? So...
Tuesday at 6:03 AM
SolidTHX1138
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tdrew55's post
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R2 Compact Spare tire....are you ordering it on your build?
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Same for me. I haven’t owned a vehicle with a spare in at least 20 years.
Sunday at 10:23 AM
SolidTHX1138
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ColoradoEV's post
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R2 Compact Spare tire....are you ordering it on your build?
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Nope. I can think of better places to use the $750. I haven't had to change a tire in over 40 years, so tire rot has been an issue...
Sunday at 10:21 AM
SolidTHX1138
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Great Gatsby's post
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EPA Range Finalized / Published (R2 Performance)
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As a semi-long time EV owner, terms like MPGe still makes no sense to me. Give me that miles per kw, that makes a lot more sense to me...
Friday at 6:36 AM
SolidTHX1138
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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I hope I receive a golden ticket on June 9th, because that is what this feels like. :)
May 28, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Blitzjb's post
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Still no real life photo of the Esker Silver?
May 27, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Ilovejunebugs's post
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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Looking forward to seeing everyone in their R2's!
May 27, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Great Gatsby's post
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In the world of Luce, The Rivian R3X could shine
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Huh? The R3X will sell like hotcakes, specially if they are able to price it under $60k. Initial reception across the board is that it...
May 27, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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mkhuffman's post
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In the world of Luce, The Rivian R3X could shine
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Nobody ever said that. I like the Cybertruck better than this hideous thing from a car company that normally makes beautiful works of...
May 26, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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In the world of Luce, The Rivian R3X could shine
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What is really amusing, about 110 years ago, people where saying the ICE automobile was 'soulless' compared to the horse and...
May 26, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Great Gatsby's post
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In the world of Luce, The Rivian R3X could shine
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*sigh* I'm so over the baby cry from "enthusiast". Stuff like this just starts to boil my blood. What an annoying crowd some people in...
May 26, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Gen(R3)Xer's post
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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They need a defrosting ring around all of the cameras and a spray nozzle to clean them off. Otherwise none of this autonomous stuff is...
May 25, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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I think people may be making too much of a big deal out of the rear wiper. I think the great thing about the wiper is that it's hidden...
May 24, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Katsudon's post
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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Photo of the R2 rear wiper in the up-position. Also showing the built in heater / heating element at work.
May 24, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Foamy Memory Foam Mattress for R2 by HEST | Sleep System Setup
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clever design. could be $200 a piece?
May 24, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Mark_AZR1T's post
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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Exactly.
May 21, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Katsudon's post
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R2 VINs up to 503 (at least) now
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These photos were from yesterday's press conference at Normal plant and shows up to a 503 VIN for the R2 -- see the #'s at upper rear...
May 20, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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r2fb's post
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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I am on the list and I don't care the slightest bit about going off road. You're sorely mistaken if you think it's the off road...
May 20, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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What R2 accessories are you researching?
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Winter floor mats.
May 19, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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sparked's post
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R2 event in Normal Plant with RJ and IL Governor - Watch Live Video
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You're getting your R2 faster because of that presser. Rivian is getting $827 million in incentives from the State of Illinois for R2...
May 19, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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MXA121's post
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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Read all 19 pages! Funny stuff, especially all the noise about paint color pricing! > LE Pricing is attractive, goal is to get you to...
May 19, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June
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First none Rivian employee to receive their R2 should make a post "First." :clap:
May 19, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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I’m going to bet we start seeing some current Rivian owners with day 1 reservations getting ordering access just after this weekend...
May 19, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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Yes, Yes, how much is tea in China? :rolleyes:
May 17, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️
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Last year I traded in my Tesla Model 3 and leased a Hyundai Ioniq 5 while I wait for the R2. I truly miss my Model 3 more than any car I...
May 17, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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Don't forget spare tire. This will be my first car to buy that doesn't come with a spare. :(
May 17, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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I look at it the complete opposite way. Paying $60k for a car and not getting a charging unit included with it is a joke. Imagine...
May 17, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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I'm sorry, I don't understand your point. It's not "complaining" to ask if something is worth the money when there is alternatives and...
May 17, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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If it was up to me, I would prefer free paint color over Autonomy+, but I understand software has a virtual value.
May 17, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️
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LE R2 - Reason being, too many Teslas around me between neighbors and coworkers, I just want something different. Also, the interior...
May 17, 2026
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"You're on the waitlist R2 purchase access is opening on a rolling basis. Keep an eye on your inbox for an invite to order." Exciting...
May 17, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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I was thinking about that too. I will be using the R2 mainly as a commuter car, about 25 miles round trip. I may drive it a lot for...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Time2Roll's post
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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Plenty of time to get the wall charger installed before vehicle delivery. I would skip the portable.
May 16, 2026
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Gen3 mobile is all black. Gen2 mobile has grey on the handle and “box”
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Do you avoid using all Tesla superchargers too? Tesla makes great products and has many wonderful employees. The mobile connector and...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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The Tesla Mobile Connector is good. $300 with lots of available plug types. Lectron makes a nice one with selectable amps up to 40...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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What is a good alternative? I settled on Tesla mobile because of the name brand, there were other brands on Amazon from ~$150-$200 but...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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The Rivian portable charger kinda sucks compare to alternatives. Only two plugs available. No selectable amperage. Maxes at 32a. Big meh...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Jeremy3292's post
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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Only the newest Gen3 mobile connector will work with NACS cars even if the plug is the same. Communication protocol changed with the...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Honestly, I’d just pick up a used Tesla mobile connector kit on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. That’s what I did when we got our...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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I already plan to upgrade my garage with the Tesla Universal Wall changer over the Rivian wall charger because of lower cost and...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 for a leasing noob
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You have two EVs that aren't very old, receive regular software updates to keep them fresh, and still work fine? Just wait until the...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Most likely June 33rd.
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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I totally agree, Rivian products to market seems to be bad timing, like 12-18 months late for optimal sales. I think Rivian would be in...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Honestly I think the larger problem Rivian may be facing is the economy. They need people to be in the market for a new vehicle. If we...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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I think this was on purpose. It's like the Apple staircase pricing model. Even before the configurator was fully working, it seems you...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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James Wong's post
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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So I priced the Performance launch edition with White exterior and interior of $59,990 along with the Premium trim with the same...
May 16, 2026
SolidTHX1138
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Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June
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So far there are no postings of someone actually able to test driver, order, or take delivery, at least that I know of on forum. When...
May 16, 2026
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