Rivian Gets $1B Volkswagen Loan, No Payments Until 2028
Rivian closed its $1 billion loan from Volkswagen today at a 6.03% rate fixed for 10 years, with no payment due until October 2028. The loan is backed only by… · Company News
Rivian Can Officially Sell Direct in Washington State
Rivian R2 Hits 2030 Carbon Goal Four Years Early
Got a 3D Printer? The Rivian Community Has Some Great R2 Projects for You
Rivian R2 Height Adjustable Tailgate Coming in Next OTA
Which Networks Support Rivian Plug and Charge
Rivian Has Nothing to Share on Autonomy Right Now
Video – Rivian Brings OS 2.0 to the R1 With the 2026.31 Update
2027 Rivian R1S With Captain’s Chairs Arrives at Service Centers
Rivian R2 Towing Guide, Max Tow Tested at 4,400 Pounds
The R2 tows 4,400 pounds in all-wheel drive form, and we ran it at max weight with Out of Spec on a car hauler. Here is which trims can tow, and what to expect from payload, setup and range.
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Rivian Posts $1.658 Billion in Q2 Revenue as R2 Deliveries Begin
Rivian posted $1.658 billion in Q2 revenue with only three weeks of R2 deliveries in the mix, raised full year guidance again, and put a $100 million price tag on the early R2 ramp.
My R2 After 2,500 Miles of Real Driving (Video)
I drove my new R2 Performance 2,500 miles home from Normal, Illinois to Orlando and put the whole story on video, everything that impressed me along with the bugs and the range scare near the end.
Rivian R2 MPGe Explained and How It Compares to our 70 MPH Test
The Rivian R2 is rated 105 MPGe but went 253 miles at 70 mph. A look at what the rating actually measures and why it misses real highway range.
The R2 Performance Returned 253 Miles Against a 330 Mile EPA Rating
I ran a real 70 mph highway range test on my R2 Performance with the Out of Spec crew, and against a 330 mile EPA rating it returned 253 miles from full to dead. Here is how the test worked and why the gap says more about EPA testing than it does about Rivian.
The Rivian R2 Is the Best Charging 400-Volt Car Now
The R2 held a flat 600 amps to around 32%, peaked near 229 kW, and still wanted more than the charger could give it. For a 400 volt pack that is a seriously strong charge, and it covers for an efficiency number that does not quite keep up.
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, and I picked up my own R2 at the factory in Normal.
Video – Taking Delivery of My Rivian R2 at the Rivian Factory
My R2 came from the plant in Normal, Illinois, and I picked it up there in person rather than waiting on the…
Rivian Sues the Federal Government Over Tariffs It Already Paid
Rivian has filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of the tariffs it paid under duties the Supreme Court later ruled unconstitutional. The company says the ruling alone does not guarantee importers get their money back.