I spent two days with the production Rivian R2 and got to drive it on road and off road before it goes on sale today.
Short version, it is really good. Supply is going to be the problem, not demand.
CONFIRMED: I reached out to Rivian officially and they were able to confirm that the charging port for the upcoming R2 has been moved to the rear driver side which will make it fully compatible with Tesla Superchargers.
NEWS: Apple Music and Dobly Atmos coming to Rivian!
In today’s unveiling of the Gen 2 R1T and R1S, Rivian has also confirmed that Apple Music and Dolby Atmos will be coming to Rivian vehicles later this year. Apple Music will be coming to both Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles via a
Rivian’s VP says a new Service menu is coming after JerryRigEverything called out the $775 12V battery replacement, letting owners handle simple fixes themselves.
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Here's the thing...
We can be fans of Rivian and Tesla. We can be fans of Lucid and Tesla. We don't have to pick one or the other. Electric vehicles are the future. The "enemy" if we had to pick one would be fossil fuels.
I've seen a lot of FUD about Rivian going potentially
NEWS: Californians Flock to Rivian as Registrations Soar 77%
Californians love Rivian and it shows! The California New Car Dealers Association reported that Rivian registrations were up 77% year-to-date
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Rivian Is Taking on Tesla with Hands-Free Driving in 2025, Eyes-Off Tech in 2026
Big news from Rivian: CEO RJ Scaringe announced hands-free driving is coming in 2025, with ‘eyes-off’ tech following in 2026. Rivian’s stepping up to take on Tesla—here’s what we know so far:
Marques Brownlee accidentally leaked the 2026 Rivian R1T Quad today, showing off new teal badging, Launch Green paint, 22” UHP wheels, and the new NACS port.
Video was pulled quickly, but not before the internet grabbed it. Full reviews likely coming in July.
NEWS: Apple Music and Dobly Atmos coming to Rivian!
In today’s unveiling of the Gen 2 R1T and R1S, Rivian has also confirmed that Apple Music and Dolby Atmos will be coming to Rivian vehicles later this year. Apple Music will be coming to both Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles via a