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…
My R2 After 2,500 Miles of Real Driving (Video)
The Rivian R2 Is the Best Charging 400-Volt Car Now
What Affects Your Rivian Range and How to Get More
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
2026.15
Software version 2026.15.30 is a Rivian Assistant focused hotfix for Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1T and R1S. It improves contact search and calling, text dictation, navigation route awareness, climate and calendar handling, and assistant reliability in low signal areas. It also changes assistant availability to follow your vehicle language setting instead of your region, plus a handful of profile, PIN, and driver assistance fixes.
R2 Performance EPA Range Beats the Tesla Model Y Performance
The EPA posted official R2 Performance numbers, and on 21-inch wheels it matches the Model Y Performance on efficiency while beating it on range, 330 miles to 306. The 20-inch all-terrain config gives some of that back for the rugged look.
Rivian’s AI Push Is Picking a Fight With Its Own Mission
Rivian is becoming an AI company on top of being an EV company, and the environmental cost of that shift is the question nobody at the company is really asking yet.
Vehicle Trade-In Sales Tax by State (2026 Guide)
Most states only tax the difference when you trade a car in. Four tax you on the full price no matter what your trade is worth. Here’s how all 50 states plus DC handle it.
Forest Edge Interior Returns for Rivian R1, Limited Time
Forest Edge is back for R1, but only as a $9,000 Dual R1 package that bundles the interior with 22″ Sport Dark wheels, the Darkout Package, and Sound + Vision. It hasn’t been orderable since around 2022, and it’s limited time, so the green and wood crowd shouldn’t sit on it.
Rivian Software Chief Wassym Bensaid Talks VW Deal and RV Tech on Decoder
Rivian software chief Wassym Bensaid went on Decoder, and it’s the clearest look yet at the VW deal, why Rivian’s software culture is the real asset, and what RV Tech means for every future EV from Audi to Scout.
Rivian R2 Ordering Opens June 9th With Performance Launch Edition at $57,990
R2 ordering is officially open as of June 9th, starting with the Performance Launch Edition only at $57,990. You’re getting 656 hp, semi-active suspension, around 330 miles of range, and the full Launch Package, with current R1 owners getting priority and first deliveries targeted for 2-6 weeks from the date.
Should You Buy or Lease the Rivian R2 Launch Edition
Leasing is confirmed for the R2 Launch Edition from day one, which is new territory for Rivian, and if you’re trying to figure out how to pay for yours, I’d lean lease. Not for the money, but because R2 is a brand-new platform arriving right before LiDAR lands in late 2026, and that’s hardware you can’t add to an early build later. Here’s the case for leasing, the case for buying, and why I’m personally doing the opposite of what I’d tell you to.
What the Next-Generation Rivian R1 Could Bring in 2027
The 2027 model year R1 is probably going to be a light refresh while Rivian keeps its head down on R2, so I’m looking past it to the next-generation R1 expected around summer 2027. Here’s my full wishlist, from captain’s chairs and the R2 LiDAR system to 800V, vehicle to home charging, and a battery that stops thermal limiting the second things heat up.
The $130 Federal EV Fee Explained and How It Compares to Gas Tax
The House wants EV owners paying $130 a year to the feds, and after running it against what gas drivers actually put into the Highway Trust Fund, the number is more defensible than the reaction. The real problem isn’t the size of the fee, it’s that they made it flat, so the person babying their R1S around town pays exactly the same as the one stacking 25,000 miles a year.