California’s New $3,500 EV Rebate Exempts Rivian From the Price Cap
California's new $3,500 instant EV rebate has a $50,000 price cap, and Rivian is written straight out of it. Here is what that means for R2 buyers, and why existing… · Company News
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The Entry R2 Standard Now Starts at $44,990, Arrives Summer 2027
The base R2 Standard finally has firm numbers. Rivian set it at $44,990 before destination and moved it up to a Summer 2027 arrival, with rear-wheel drive, 350 hp, 355 lb-ft, and 275-plus miles of estimated range.
After Two Years of Waiting I Finally Drove the Rivian R2 and It Delivered
Rivian flew me out to Park City to drive the production R2 on road and off road, and after two days with it I’m convinced the only thing that can slow this car down is how fast Rivian can build them. Demand is not the problem. The R2 Performance is genuinely quick, the cabin stays quiet even on the all terrains, and the rear legroom is almost absurd for the size. The R2 Standard surprised me more than I expected too, and RivianOS 2.0 makes my R1 feel slow. Here’s the full rundown on the drive, the new pricing, the software, and where the autonomy roadmap is actually headed.
Rivian R2 Warranty Coverage Explained and How It Compares to R1
Rivian has shared R2 warranty terms ahead of demo drives, and every trim gets the same coverage, 4 years or 50,000 miles comprehensive and 8 years or 120,000 miles on the battery and drive system. That matches the entry R1 rather than the higher trims. Here is how it compares across both R1 generations.
If You Are Getting a Rivian R2, Plan on Carrying Charging Adapters
The R2 goes on sale tomorrow as Rivian’s first real volume seller, and a lot of new owners are about to learn that their NACS port cannot plug into much of the public charging world without help. Here is why you will want a CCS1 and a J1772 adapter in the frunk, and how the A2Z options compare to Rivian’s official pair on price.
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, June 1 to June 7, 2026
R2 starts showing up at Rivian Spaces ahead of deliveries, the Adventure Network crosses 1,000 chargers, NHTSA reopens the toe link issue with a much bigger scope, and Rivian Care expands into five new states.
Rivian Fixes Random Privacy Toggling in Latest R1 Hotfix
Quick heads-up for R1 owners, the 2026.15.01 (Gen 1 R1) and 2026.15.30 (Gen 2 R1) hotfix is out, and Rivian patched something…
Rivian Adventure Network Hits 1,000 Chargers Across 148 Sites
The Rivian Adventure Network has crossed 1,000 chargers across 148 sites in North America, with new openings in Independence, Missouri and Rocklin, California, and a 98% reliability score that earns it an A rating.
VION Grey R1 Roof Sunshade Review for the Ocean Coast Interior
VION just dropped a grey version of their R1 roof sunshade that matches the Ocean Coast interior on the R1T and R1S. They sent one over to test, so here is a quick look plus where to grab one with 10% off. Black is still around for the Black Mountain crowd too.
NHTSA Reopens the Rivian Toe Link Issue and Now It Covers 114,922 Vehicles
NHTSA reopened the Rivian rear toe link issue in late May, and the new investigation covers 114,922 R1T and R1S vehicles, far more than the roughly 20,000 caught up in January’s recall. An investigation is not a recall and it may close with nothing, but the jump from a few thousand serviced cars to nearly the entire modern R1 fleet is the part worth watching, especially landing weeks before R2 deliveries start.
Rivian Care Expansion Adds Five New States
Rivian Care is no longer Texas-only. The optional Assurant-backed protection program is now live in six states, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Texas, with a national rollout still on the way. Here’s what’s covered and how to get it.