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
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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
How the Rivian R2 Stacks Up Against the Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y has dominated EV sales for three years running. Rivian’s R2 is the first serious challenger that competes on price — and then outpunches it on capability.
Video – Rivian R2 Software, Audio, and More with Wassym!
I join Wassym in the brand new Rivian R2 to discuss and showcase the upcoming software including refreshed UI that will be…
Video – First Look at R2 Exterior & Interior Colors
Some say these colors are boring, I think they are elegant and match the design of R2. Join me as I check…
Rivian R2 Full Lineup Is Here and It Starts at $45,000
Rivian unveiled the full R2 lineup at SXSW 2026, revealing all four trims, final pricing, and a confirmed Spring 2026 delivery date for the Performance Launch Package. Starting around $45,000 and topping out at $57,990, the R2 brings Rivian’s adventure DNA to a mid-size platform that’s nearly 2,000 lbs lighter than the R1. Here’s everything you need to know about specs, trims, drive modes, and the full delivery timeline.
Rivian Kills the R1 Dual Standard LFP Configuration
Rivian is retiring the R1 Dual Standard configuration, but before it’s gone for good, there’s a lease deal worth knowing about. Get a 2026 R1 Dual Standard starting at $749/month for 36 months with $3,000 off, but lease approval is required by March 19 and delivery by March 31.
Rivian’s Electric Joyride Returns to SXSW 2026 and This Time You Are Riding in the R2
Rivian is dropping the full R2 reveal on March 12, and the very next day you can climb into one at SXSW and feel it tackle a custom off-road course firsthand. The Electric Joyride runs March 13 through 18 at the 800 Block of Congress in Austin, no reservation required.
Rivian RAD Is the Performance Brand Legacy Automakers Should Be Watching
Every serious automaker eventually does this. BMW has M. Mercedes has AMG. Ford has Raptor. Rivian now has RAD, and unlike those legacy programs, the first thing it delivered wasn’t a special edition truck. It was a software update that gave Quad-Motor owners race-proven tuning tools, straight from Pikes Peak to their driveway.
Rivian’s R2 Production Target Would Make It One of the Fastest EV Launches Ever
Rivian is targeting 20,000 to 25,000 R2 deliveries in the first six months of production, which would make it one of the fastest EV launches in U.S. history. Only the Tesla Model Y got there quicker.
Rivian Updates March 12 Messaging to Tease “Full R2 Lineup” Reveal at SXSW
Rivian updated its homepage and R2 website with a countdown to March 12, but the more interesting detail is a quiet shift in language. The company is now inviting people to “meet the full lineup” and that wording suggests there’s more coming than just the Launch Edition Dual-Motor AWD we’ve been talking about.
The Gas SUVs Rivian R2 Is Coming For in 2026
At $45,000 and up, the Rivian R2 is walking into the most competitive segment in the American market and asking gas buyers to switch. The competition is deep. The RAV4 is the best-selling SUV in America. The CR-V Hybrid is the best driver in the class. The Bronco Sport Badlands brings real trail hardware for less money. But none of them make 656 hp, none do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, and none offer 300+ miles of range with zero gas costs. Here’s how every major ICE competitor stacks up against R2 and where Rivian’s pitch actually lands.