Results:
Test Overview & Methodology [00:22]
Standard Test Protocol: Both vehicles were charged to 100%, set to recommended cold tire pressures (42 psi), put in their most efficient driving modes (Conserve Mode for R2; Chill Mode for Model Y), and driven at a constant 70-mph GPS speed along...
Now that there's many R2 owners, post up your random daily pics!
These threads are always fun to subscribe to and watch over time...
I'm still waiting to check out and order Borealis, but here's a recent random photo to kick the thread off -- Forest Green R2 in the lobby at the Normal Rivian...
A Forest Green R2 is now on display in the lobby at the RIvian factory in Normal IL (spotted by @josh_harrison).
I think R2 look awesome in Forest Green. Who's been holding off on ordering until the color's available?
Rivian Automotive, Inc. Announces Commencement of Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock
IRVINE, Calif. July 6, 2026—Rivian Automotive, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIVN) (“Rivian”) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 75,000,000 shares of its common stock. In...
In Park City, Utah, on latest episode of The Drivecast upon being asked when the R3X is coming RJ said, “they’ll come” quickly followed by “it’s a couple of years away.” — tying its arrival directly to the Georgia factory launch.
Scaringe said, “We just haven’t announced the date. You know...
R2 Vehicle Maintenance
Caring for your vehicle should be simple and straightforward. Using the Rivian app, you can track your vehicle's maintenance intervals, request a service appointment and shop for genuine replacement parts.
Maintenance Schedule
We recommend the following services be...
From Rivian:
@markrober is teasing some... unconventional modifications to his new R2. 🤫 We aren't entirely sure what he's up to, but we can't wait to see the reveal this weekend.
Join us for the final R2 Block Party in San Francisco! 👉 http://rivn.co/3RfsdGc
Looks like some big modification...
First R2 with California temporary plates spotted! Up until now we've only seen IL registered R2's so it looks like employee deliveries are now spreading wider.
This Catalina Cove R2 was spotted by @omg_rivian in CA. It was a mid-100's VIN. :rock:
If you didn't catch this in the latest investor presentation, this infographic explains how the R2 production costs less than half of the R1.
Profitably Delivering R2 at an Accessible Price
R2 bill of materials expected to be approximately 50% of R1 and non-BOM costs expected to decline...
Here are the date for the Palo Alto R2 Block Party and the Miami Block Party, along with the RSVP signup pages. Anyone signed up yet?
RSVP Signup: Palo Alto R2 Block Party (click on a particulate date)
RSVP Signup: Miami R2 Block Party (click on a particulate date)
Amazon announced today its Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its full portfolio of freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, not only Amazon sellers.
Full Announcement...
Here are the tires available for the R2 currently listed on Tire Rack.
255/65/19
Continental Crosscontact RX (All-Season)
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac (All-Terrain)
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 (All-Season)
Micheline X-Ice Snow (Ice & Snow)
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Wrangler All-Terrain...
Rivian and Caruso Announce Expanded Partnership
April 27, 2026
Partnership Includes Portfolio-Wide ‘Rivian Adventure Network’ Charging, Signature Event Sponsorship and Two New Showrooms
Today Rivian Automotive, Inc., (NASDAQ: RIVN) an American automotive manufacturer, and Los Angeles-based...
From the recent R2 showings, the R2 is coming with a Compact Spare Tire and not full-size spare tire.
Here's info and pricing on the Rivian Compact Spare Tire Kit in the Gear Shop ($755) - https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/compact-spare-tire?_pos=1&_sid=e7a66bee7&_ss=r