Configure invites for the R2 are picking up a week after launch. Here is what to know if yours has not landed yet, including the wait for options that are not live and Rivian's two to eight week estimate for builds you can take now.
Rivian confirmed Tuesday it is cutting hundreds of jobs, less than 2% of its workforce, across its service and customer teams. The reductions land just one week after R2 deliveries began, with reporting putting this round at more than 300 people.
Rivian is partnering with ChargeScape to connect its EVs to utility-managed home charging programs across North America, giving owners a new way to cut charging costs while helping utilities balance demand. It is the second deal of its kind after last year's WeaveGrid collaboration, and a sign Rivian is leaning into its batteries as a grid resource.
Rivian's new Rocklin location combines charging, retail, service, and demo under one roof for the first time. Friend of the site Mark went and shared his take.
Big one this week, straight from the R2 First Drive event in Park City. Ordering opened, I drove the R2 on road and off road, RivianOS 2.0 got its first real look, the autonomy roadmap filled in with Universal Hands-Free 2.0 and Point-to-Point, and a lot more.
