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 With LiDAR Spotted Testing in California
A Half Moon Grey Rivian R2 with LiDAR was spotted testing near Irvine, California. It is a validation build ahead of the LiDAR equipped R2 arriving in late 2026/early 2027.
Rivian R2 Reservation Page Now Shows Your Order Invite Window
Rivian quietly updated the R2 reservation page today, and it is a genuinely useful change. Reservation holders with a deposit down can now see a window for when they will be invited to order, based on their configuration and place in the queue. One reservation holder is looking at December 2026 through February 2027 after passing on a launch edition. It is the first time most holders have had a real sense of where they stand.
Pet Mode Is Coming to the R2 in the Next OTA
Wassym just confirmed that Pet Mode is coming to the R2 in the very next over-the-air update. He even posted on X…
Rivian Appears to Be Offering R2 Factory Pickup at Normal After All
Rivian said back in May that R2 factory pickup at Normal was off the table. An owner just found the option live in the order flow, factory tour and all, and the company has not said a word about the change.
Rivian Plans Major R2 Delivery Push This Week
R2 config emails spiked last week without many deliveries to show for it yet. Owners are now telling me Rivian is lining up a big delivery push this week, with dates already on the calendar into early July.
The Sunday Drive – R2 Crosses 2000 VINs, R1 Lineup Shuffle, and IONNA
R2 crosses 2,000 VINs as deliveries ramp, Rivian drops the R1 Dual Standard configuration, and I share two years with my Gen 2 R1T and how I ended the lease early. Plus a trade-in PSA and IONNA crossing 115 sites.
Rivian R2 Crosses 2,000 VINs as Deliveries Ramp
A 20xx VIN from a friend taking delivery this week shows Rivian has built past 2,000 R2 vehicles. Built does not mean delivered though, and here is why.
Two Years With My Gen 2 R1T and How I Ended the Lease Early
Two years with my Gen 2 R1T, the service experience, and how I ended my lease early to move into the R2.
Rivian R2 Test Mule Spotted in British Columbia, Canada
An R2 test mule was spotted out in British Columbia, one of the first R2 sightings in Canada. A good sign for buyers up north as the US rollout cools off this week.
IONNA Hits 115 Charging Sites Across 30 States With New Seffner Opening
IONNA is opening its new Seffner Rechargery near Tampa this Friday, pushing Florida to 17 locations with more under construction. The Friday ribbon cutting is invite only, but customer clinics across Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami are open to everyone that weekend. Then from July 2 to 5 the whole network drops to $0.20/kWh for the holiday. Here is what it means for Rivian owners.