How Rivian Pulled Cost Out of the R2 Battery Pack
Rivian pulled real cost out of the R2 battery pack without touching what owners feel. The R2 team explained how in a Munro Live teardown, from the bigger cell to… · Battery & Charging
How Rivian Pulled Cost Out of the R2 Battery Pack
Rivian pulled real cost out of the R2 battery pack without touching what owners feel. The R2 team explained how in a Munro Live teardown, from the bigger cell to the structural floor.
What Affects Your Rivian Range and How to Get More
Most of the range you lose is on you, not the battery and usually not even the cold. A plain owner rundown of what actually moves the needle, across the R1T, R1S, and R2.
Rivian Halts Half Moon Grey R2 Deliveries Over Paint Mismatch
Rivian has paused deliveries of Half Moon Grey R2 vehicles after a paint matching issue with pre-painted exterior parts, with around 800 vehicles affected.
Most Efficient Rivian R1 Tires by Size, Ranked by Real Data
We ranked the most efficient Rivian tires for each wheel size using real-world data from our Rivian Roamer integration, with the single-vehicle flukes tossed out. Here are the top 5 for the 20, 21, and 22 inch R1T and R1S, plus the factory tires that quietly punch above their reputation.
Your Old Charging Adapter Could Fail on the Rivian R2
Tom Moloughney melted a pin on an older Tesla adapter while charge testing the R2, and the reason is the R2 itself. It pulls more current than almost anything else on the road, which means the adapter in your frunk may not be up to it.
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 13 to July 19, 2026
California signs SB 168 and the price cap exemption matters for Rivian buyers, R2 VIN assignments climb into the 4100s, and R1 inventory discounts show up. Plus an R2 pickup canceled over a bumper color.
Oops, Wrong Color Bumper Cancels an R2 Owner’s Pickup
An R2 owner’s pickup got cancelled six hours before delivery after the service center caught his front bumper finished in the wrong grey, a color not even offered on R2.
Patrol EV Builds Atlanta Fire Rescue an All-Electric Rivian R1T Response Vehicle
Atlanta Fire Rescue has added an all-electric Rivian R1T to its fleet, converted by Patrol EV into a Quick Intervention vehicle built to reach medical calls fast without rolling out a full-sized engine. The upfit includes a dedicated auxiliary power system, a full Federal Signal lighting and siren package, custom bed storage for patient gear, EV Sportline running boards, and Team 1EV steel wheels, with the vehicle now entering regular service.
R2 VIN Assignments Climb Into the 4100s as Deliveries Lag
A friend of the site had his R2 VIN assigned in the low 4100s, a sign Rivian keeps moving reservation holders forward. Deliveries still look slower than expected though, with plenty of R2 sitting in Normal and some owners left waiting on vague “final checks” while software update 2026.24 begins rolling out.
Rivian Offers Up to $5,000 Off 2026 R1T and R1S Builds
Rivian is offering discounts of $1,000 to $5,000 on in-stock 2026 R1T and R1S models as they get ready for the 2027 lineup.