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Rivian Grew in Q2 While the EV Market Fell Over 20%
The overall EV market fell more than 20% year over year in Q2. Rivian went the other way, up 7.6%, with early R2 deliveries already in the mix. Growing while the rest of the market shrank, just as the R2 begins its ramp, says more than the raw number does.
R2 Performance Hits 3.45 Seconds, Faster Than Rivian’s Own 0 to 60
Wassym teased Launch Mode coming to the R2 Performance, and the clip shows a 0 to 60 of 3.45 seconds, quicker than Rivian's own stated 3.6.
Rivian R2 Invite Windows Are Moving Up for Reservation Holders
Some R2 reservation holders are reporting their invitation windows suddenly shrinking, with one owner watching a four to eight week estimate drop to one to two weeks. It does not mean the truck shows up that fast, but it does move the whole timeline forward, and it hints that Rivian is feeling good about the ramp.
R1T Wins 2026 Edmunds Top Rated Electric Truck for Second Year
The R1T just took the Edmunds Top Rated Electric Truck award for 2026, its second win in a row, with a 7.9 rating and 390 miles in real-world range testing.
Rivian Care Coverage Guide for R1 and R2 Owners
Rivian Care is not one plan, it is two, and they cover completely different things. Here is a plain breakdown of what the Vehicle Service Contract and Preferred Vehicle Protection each include, what they leave out, and how to get a quote.
Rivian R1T With LiDAR Spotted Testing in Italy
A Rivian R1T rigged with LiDAR and autonomy sensors was spotted this morning on the streets of Bolzano, Italy. It is almost certainly a mapping and ground truth vehicle laying groundwork for the R2 in Europe, not a sign the R1T is heading overseas.
No, Volkswagen Passing Amazon Does Not Mean It Is Buying Rivian
Volkswagen just passed Amazon to become Rivian's largest shareholder at 15.9%, and the forums immediately went to takeover panic. Here is why the actual mechanics of that stake, along with VW's own mess of a situation, say the opposite.
R2 Fast Charging Test Beats Rivian’s Own 29 Minute Claim
Tom Moloughney of State of Charge ran the first independent 10 to 80 percent charging test on a Rivian R2 and it finished in 26.9 minutes, two minutes ahead of Rivian's official 29 minute estimate. Peak power hit 226 kW, and there is a warning for owners planning to fast charge through an adapter.