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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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Rivian R2 Assembly Preview as RJ Scaringe Shares Pilot Line Update

How Rivian R2 Suspension Differs From R1

Rivian’s R2 introduces a simpler semi-active coil suspension system compared to the air suspension setup found in R1, focusing on comfort and control without adjustable ride height. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what that means and why it matters for everyday drivers.

Tesla Model 3 Production Hell

Rivian R2 Faces the Tesla Model 3 Benchmark

Tesla delivered fewer than 2,000 Model 3s in its first six months on the market back in 2017, a reminder of just how brutal scaling a mass market EV can be, so if Rivian manages to deliver 25,000 R2s between June and December 2026 it would represent a dramatically faster ramp, not because it is easy, but because Rivian is entering its scale phase with years of production experience and an industry that has matured since Tesla fought through production hell.

R2 Europe

Rivian Removes 2027 Timeline From Europe R2 Page

Rivian has quietly removed the 2027 timeline from its European R2 website, replacing it with a simple sign up page and no official launch year. While nothing has been formally announced, the move follows Canada’s shift to a 2027 release and suggests Rivian is concentrating heavily on a US first rollout, leaving Europe’s R2 timing increasingly uncertain.

Rivian R2-D2

Rivian R2 at Launch or Wait for LiDAR?

With Rivian R2 just months away from reaching customers, many buyers are debating whether to purchase at launch or wait for the future LiDAR equipped version. Here’s why the launch model will likely deliver everything most drivers actually need, and why waiting could mean chasing upgrades that won’t meaningfully change the ownership experience.

Rivian R2-D2

Rivian R2 Canada Launch Delayed

Rivian has updated its Canadian R2 timeline, shifting the launch from 2026 to 2027 and removing the previously listed $66,500 CAD starting price. The change comes as Rivian prepares to reveal full U.S. pricing, specs, and the configurator on March 12.

R2 Validation Build

Rivian Q4 2025: R2 On Track, Software Surges

Rivian’s Q4 2025 shareholder letter makes one thing clear, R2 is the pivot point. With manufacturing validation builds complete and deliveries still targeted for Q2 2026, Rivian is preparing for its biggest launch yet. At the same time, autonomy hardware, in house silicon, and surging software revenue are starting to reshape the company’s financial story as it pushes toward scale.