11 Rivian R2 Accessories You Can Buy Now From EV Sportline
EV Sportline's R2 catalog now runs eleven products deep, from flow forged wheels and a 1.6-inch bolt-on lift to precut PPF, DIY tint, and a CarPlay screen that leaves no…
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Rivian Lists Its First Wave of R2 Accessories
Rivian has filled the Gear Shop with its first full run of R2 accessories, from two wheel and tire sets and a compact spare to crossbars and a HEST camping mattress. Here is everything that dropped and what each one costs.
Rivian R3X Is a Couple Years Away, RJ Scaringe Says
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe just gave the first real timeline for the R3X, confirming the rally-inspired model is coming but still “a couple of years away.” Here is what he told The Drive in Park City, and what that phrasing actually narrows down.
RivianOS 2.0 First Look and Why It Feels So Fast
The thing that stuck with me on the R2 was not the range or the price. It was the software. RivianOS 2.0 is a full rewrite, and the first thing you notice is how quick it is.
Universal Hands-Free 2.0 Arrives In Q3 With Stop Light Response, Auto Park, And On-Ramp To Off-Ramp
Universal Hands-Free 2.0 arrives in Q3 and finally takes the system off the highway, adding stop light and stop sign response, automatic lane changes on surface streets, Auto Park, and On-Ramp to Off-Ramp routing. It is the groundwork Rivian needs before Point to Point shows up in late 2026.
R2 Performance Leases for Model Y Money, Full Breakdown
Rivian’s R2 Performance Launch Edition lease numbers are out, and they land right on top of the Tesla Model Y Performance. Both start at $57,990, with monthly payments within about sixty bucks of each other. Here is the full breakdown against the Model Y and the entry R1S, including where the Tesla still wins and where the residuals actually flip.
R2 Launch Will Be Missing Several R1 Software Features
The R2 will launch without several software features R1 owners use regularly, including Rivian Assistant, Climate Hold, and Pet Mode, with Rivian indicating some will not arrive for at least the first month of ownership.
The Entry R2 Standard Now Starts at $44,990, Arrives Summer 2027
The base R2 Standard finally has firm numbers. Rivian set it at $44,990 before destination and moved it up to a Summer 2027 arrival, with rear-wheel drive, 350 hp, 355 lb-ft, and 275-plus miles of estimated range.
After Two Years of Waiting I Finally Drove the Rivian R2 and It Delivered
Rivian flew me out to Park City to drive the production R2 on road and off road, and after two days with it I’m convinced the only thing that can slow this car down is how fast Rivian can build them. Demand is not the problem. The R2 Performance is genuinely quick, the cabin stays quiet even on the all terrains, and the rear legroom is almost absurd for the size. The R2 Standard surprised me more than I expected too, and RivianOS 2.0 makes my R1 feel slow. Here’s the full rundown on the drive, the new pricing, the software, and where the autonomy roadmap is actually headed.
Rivian R2 Warranty Coverage Explained and How It Compares to R1
Rivian has shared R2 warranty terms ahead of demo drives, and every trim gets the same coverage, 4 years or 50,000 miles comprehensive and 8 years or 120,000 miles on the battery and drive system. That matches the entry R1 rather than the higher trims. Here is how it compares across both R1 generations.
If You Are Getting a Rivian R2, Plan on Carrying Charging Adapters
The R2 goes on sale tomorrow as Rivian’s first real volume seller, and a lot of new owners are about to learn that their NACS port cannot plug into much of the public charging world without help. Here is why you will want a CCS1 and a J1772 adapter in the frunk, and how the A2Z options compare to Rivian’s official pair on price.