The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown,… · Rivian
Rivian R2 Colors, Badging, and Wheels Broken Down by Trim Level
Rivian has confirmed the full R2 color lineup, and your options depend heavily on which trim you choose. Here’s every exterior color, interior option, and badging detail broken down by trim level.
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.