R2 order timeline data point: VIN assigned in "Steps" stage

[Hodags]

For another reference point: I was a first minute or so reservation. I have owned a Gen 1 R1T Quad traded up for Gen 2 R1T Tri (Cali Dune) and Gen 2 R1S Dual Standard (traded up from a Tesla MYP) and now trading to the R2.

I received my "invite to order" at Tue, Jun 9, 9:35 AM MT (Mountain Time), submitted the order/paid the extra $400 shortly after[Catalina Cove, 21", the free adaptors (in CO) and the cargo bars, requested delivery to a Colorado Rivian office near me].

I received my "steps" starting Wed, Jun 10, 6:11 PM MT and the VIN was assigned at that point, it's VIN 1134 - it said it was being built (or something like that).

I received an estimated delivery date of 6/30 on Thu, Jun 11, 10:51 AM MT (it said based on estimated delivery to the location) and the automated texts from the local delivery team on the evening of Jun 11.

Not that it mattered for the above, but I did get a 10am MT test drive on 6/9 as well (heard the rumored time they were opening test drive appointments, so woke up and there were a bunch available) - received the invite to order while I was driving down to the test drive, so that was exciting to see when I parked and looked at my phone

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[Mos Eisley]

Congrats!

 

[McLovin]

Congrats. On a side note…If you have R1 crossbars that you want to sell…

 

[Joacchim]

Thanks for the details of your ordering experience. Good to know.

 

[DuoRivian]

For another reference point: I was a first minute or so reservation. I have owned a Gen 1 R1T Quad traded up for Gen 2 R1T Tri (Cali Dune) and Gen 2 R1S Dual Standard (traded up from a Tesla MYP) and now trading to the R2.

I received my "invite to order" at Tue, Jun 9, 9:35 AM MT (Mountain Time), submitted the order/paid the extra $400 shortly after[Catalina Cove, 21", the free adaptors (in CO) and the cargo bars, requested delivery to a Colorado Rivian office near me].

I received my "steps" starting Wed, Jun 10, 6:11 PM MT and the VIN was assigned at that point, it's VIN 1134 - it said it was being built (or something like that).

I received an estimated delivery date of 6/30 on Thu, Jun 11, 10:51 AM MT (it said based on estimated delivery to the location) and the automated texts from the local delivery team on the evening of Jun 11.

Not that it mattered for the above, but I did get a 10am MT test drive on 6/9 as well (heard the rumored time they were opening test drive appointments, so woke up and there were a bunch available) - received the invite to order while I was driving down to the test drive, so that was exciting to see when I parked and looked at my phone

Congratulations and thanks for sharing the process. Good to know expected delivery date and the VIN.

 

[Thebandit]

At what point do you arrange financing (or pay)? Once the car is ready?

 

[Hodags]

At what point do you arrange financing (or pay)? Once the car is ready?

Just like the normal flow for R1 (for those that have experienced it) - I first received the initial steps (which was uploading Driver's License and confirming address/contact info) and once done it said the financing page said they needed time to calculate taxes. The next day I checked back and it let me get into the financing (but I didn't get an email notice).

 

[Hodags]

Congrats. On a side note…If you have R1 crossbars that you want to sell…

I probably will be, but not until end of summer (I have the R1S until early September)

 

[Thebandit]

Just like the normal flow for R1 (for those that have experienced it) - I first received the initial steps (which was uploading Driver's License and confirming address/contact info) and once done it said the financing page said they needed time to calculate taxes. The next day I checked back and it let me get into the financing (but I didn't get an email notice).

But when in the process is that? Immediately upon ordering, or when preparing for delivery?

 

[Hodags]

But when in the process is that? Immediately upon ordering, or when preparing for delivery?

It was two days after the "invite to order" email. I did all the steps as soon as I possibly could after I received notice and that's about how long it took.

 

[McLovin]

I probably will be, but not until end of summer (I have the R1S until early September)

I call first dibs!!!

 

[Hodags]

It was two days after the "invite to order" email. I did all the steps as soon as I possibly could after I received notice and that's about how long it took.

Another note to those who haven't gone through the "steps" at Rivian before, from my experience they start to bug you to finish financing/payment/signatures as the delivery appointment gets closer but you don't have to have it (and the "due at signing" payment, signatures, etc.) until the day before delivery. Insurance they usually don't expect until the day before or even morning of.

 

[tivoboy]

Seems odd thst the mostly very predictable stock and highest volume configuration for a day one purchaser is still 20 days out for delivery?

 

[defcon888]

Question about the invite:

We were also a "first few minutes" reservation holder. I watched the full 2+ hours of the reveal. We immediately put our $100 down. We currently have a R1T, Quad, Large battery we have had for 3 years and love it.

Did the invite come in a text message, email or within the app?

 

[TortillaChip]

Yes.

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