Which Rivian Is Best for Your Dog? R2 vs R1S Pet Mode Test (Video)
Pet Comfort mode tested the way people use it, on a cabin that was already cold. Both cars sat in 95 degree midday sun for 45 minutes with thermometers in… · Video
Most Efficient Rivian R1 Tires by Size, Ranked by Real Data
R2 Performance Hits 3.45 Seconds, Faster Than Rivian’s Own 0 to 60
R2 Fast Charging Test Beats Rivian’s Own 29 Minute Claim
Rivian Care Now Available in 48 States
Rivian R2 Buyer Reference, Every Spec That Matters Before You Order
Why the 20″ All-Terrain Is the Best Wheel Pick for Your Rivian R2
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 27 to August 2, 2026
Rivian posts $1.658 billion in Q2 revenue as R2 deliveries begin, and my R2 Performance returned 253 miles against a 330 mile EPA rating. Plus a 70 mph MPGe test, 400 volt charging, my first 2,500 miles, and a towing guide.
2026.23
Software 2026.23 expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways for Gen 2 R1 and adds Rivian Assistant memory, better charger search, and draft service requests for Gen 1 and Gen 2 alike.
Rivian R2 Towing Guide, Max Tow Tested at 4,400 Pounds
The R2 tows 4,400 pounds in all-wheel drive form, and we ran it at max weight with Out of Spec on a car hauler. Here is which trims can tow, and what to expect from payload, setup and range.
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Rivian Posts $1.658 Billion in Q2 Revenue as R2 Deliveries Begin
Rivian posted $1.658 billion in Q2 revenue with only three weeks of R2 deliveries in the mix, raised full year guidance again, and put a $100 million price tag on the early R2 ramp.
My R2 After 2,500 Miles of Real Driving (Video)
I drove my new R2 Performance 2,500 miles home from Normal, Illinois to Orlando and put the whole story on video, everything that impressed me along with the bugs and the range scare near the end.
Rivian R2 MPGe Explained and How It Compares to our 70 MPH Test
The Rivian R2 is rated 105 MPGe but went 253 miles at 70 mph. A look at what the rating actually measures and why it misses real highway range.
The R2 Performance Returned 253 Miles Against a 330 Mile EPA Rating
I ran a real 70 mph highway range test on my R2 Performance with the Out of Spec crew, and against a 330 mile EPA rating it returned 253 miles from full to dead. Here is how the test worked and why the gap says more about EPA testing than it does about Rivian.
The Rivian R2 Is the Best Charging 400-Volt Car Now
The R2 held a flat 600 amps to around 32%, peaked near 229 kW, and still wanted more than the charger could give it. For a 400 volt pack that is a seriously strong charge, and it covers for an efficiency number that does not quite keep up.
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.