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…
Rivian and Redwood Materials Are Turning Old Battery Packs Into Factory Power in Normal
Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying a 10 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system at the Normal, Illinois plant, powered by more than 100 second-life Rivian battery packs. It’s the largest repurposed battery energy storage system at any U.S. auto manufacturer, and it’s designed to cut energy costs by reducing how much grid power the factory needs during peak demand.

Rivian Adds Half Moon Grey to R1 Lineup, Replacing El Cap Granite
Rivian has added Half Moon Grey to the R1 lineup, a new color that debuted at last month’s R2 Block Party event and is now available for the R1T and R1S. It replaces El Cap Granite, which was discontinued in February.

Rivian R2 Assembly Line Spotted and Executives Are Already Driving Production Units
The R2 is actually happening. Omar, a Rivian employee, posted a photo on LinkedIn showing R2 bodies moving through the assembly line in Normal, Illinois, and our sources tell us select Rivian executives took delivery of real production R2s as early as last week and are already driving them around.

Rivian Is Building a Massive New Space Right in Orlando’s Tourist Corridor
Rivian is building a massive new 40,000 square foot showroom, service center, and charging hub right off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall in Orlando. I stopped by the site today and construction hasn’t gone vertical yet, but once it does this thing is going to move fast.

Rivian Autonomy+ One-Time Payment Is Worth It Before the Price Goes Up
Autonomy+ is easy to dismiss right now. The feature set is light, the big capabilities aren’t here yet, and $50 a month is a tough sell for hands-free lane centering. But the $2,500 one-time payment is a different conversation. You’re not paying for what Autonomy+ is today. You’re locking in at today’s price for everything it becomes, point-to-point driving, eyes-off capability, and eventually personal Level 4 autonomy, all tied to your VIN and yours for the life of the truck. Tesla just killed their one-time FSD purchase option entirely and confirmed the $99 monthly price is only going up from here. Rivian is still offering you a way out of that subscription trap. It might not be open forever.

The Rivian R2 Is Heading to Coachella 2026
Rivian is heading back to Coachella both weekends of the festival, April 10-12 and 17-19, and this time they’re bringing the R2 along. If you’re going and have been curious about the car, this is a pretty easy way to see it in person before deliveries even start.

R2 First Drives Coming in June at Rivian Spaces and Service Centers
Rivian has confirmed that R2 first drives are coming in June at your local Rivian Space or Service Center and yes, I’ll finally be getting behind the wheel for the first time too.

ABRP Relaunches With Fresh Design and New EV Tools
A Better Route Planner relaunched its website this week with a fresh look and a new EV Comparison tool that lets you stack up to three EVs side by side. Rivian acquired ABRP back in June 2023, and the platform keeps getting better.

Rivian Is Adding Battery Pack Health Visibility via OTA
Rivian is adding a dedicated battery health screen via OTA, giving owners a direct look at state of health, max potential charge rate, and current charge rate, all from the About screen in vehicle settings, no service appointment needed.

Range, Grip, and a Fair Price. The Hankook iON HT Might Be the Perfect EV Tire
After 2,000+ miles on the Hankook iON HT, I’m ready to call it… this might be the best all-around tire for most…









