The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown,… · Rivian
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown, and I picked up my own R2 at the factory in Normal.
Video – Taking Delivery of My Rivian R2 at the Rivian Factory
My R2 came from the plant in Normal, Illinois, and I picked it up there in person rather than waiting on the…
Rivian Sues the Federal Government Over Tariffs It Already Paid
Rivian has filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of the tariffs it paid under duties the Supreme Court later ruled unconstitutional. The company says the ruling alone does not guarantee importers get their money back.
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.