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
Support Solar and Win a 2025 Rivian R1T or R1S
The Illinois Solar Education Association is raffling off a 2025 Rivian R1T or R1S to fund solar and energy storage education, with only 2,500 tickets available.
Rivian Autonomy+ Officially Launches With 2026.03 Update
Rivian’s 2026.03 update officially introduces Autonomy+, marking the transition of advanced hands free driving features into a subscription service while keeping all core safety systems standard and free for owners.
Rivian 2026.03 Hands-On Review, Dual Motor Apple Watch and Winter Improvements
Rivian’s 2026.03 software update is here and it’s a big one. In this video I break down the Dual-Motor updates, improvements to…
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.
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.
Doug DeMuro Says Rivian R2 Pricing Is “Quite Compelling” Ahead of March 12 Reveal
Doug DeMuro gave the Rivian R2 a strong 70 Doug Score and says its launch edition pricing is “quite compelling,” adding even more momentum ahead of Rivian’s full March 12 reveal.
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 Developing New Electric Van Variant With Bigger Battery and AWD
Rivian is developing a new Electric Delivery Van variant featuring a larger battery with roughly 30% more range and an all-wheel drive setup, expanding route flexibility, improving traction in tougher conditions, and strengthening the platform that already powers more than 30,000 vans across the U.S.
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 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.