Rivian R2 Won’t Include Fold-Flat Front Seats – Here’s What to Expect Instead [U]
Update: Rivian has clarified that the R2 will in fact have a powered trunk. Originally shared on Reddit, Brian Gase, the Chief Engineer of Special Projects at Rivian, has revealed that the upcoming Rivian R2 will not feature fold-flat front seats as seen in the R2 prototype currently touring North America. Many Rivian fans, including myself, speculated that the fold-flat front seats wouldn’t make it to production due to federal safety regulations, and this has now been confirmed. However, Gase…
Rivian’s New Travel Kitchen – Is It Worth the $1,400 Price Tag?
A few months ago while I was in Seattle for the Rivian Launch Mode event, I was able to get a first look at the new Rivian Travel Kitchen. The Rivian Travel Kitchen folds into a suitcase-like design that can be used in any Rivian vehicle using a standard 110v outlet and features the following: The Rivian Travel Kitchen will be available in the Rivian Gear Shop later this month and will cost $1,400. Will you be getting this travel…
Rivian’s Ambitious Expansion in Normal Gains Approval and Incentives
Rivian’s expansion plans for its Normal, Illinois factory have taken a significant step forward with a unanimous vote of approval from the town’s planning commission. The electric vehicle manufacturer is set to embark on a substantial project that will see the addition of 208,000 square feet to its existing plant, alongside the construction of a new 1.14 million square foot facility. These developments are part of Rivian’s broader strategy to scale production of its upcoming R2 vehicles, which are designed…
3-Month Apple Music Trial with Rivian’s New Mobile App Update
Rivian has just released a new mobile app update (v2.12.1) which features general bug fixes but more importantly, now advertises a 3-month free trial of Apple Music! Once you download the new mobile app from the Apple App Store, there are 2 ways to see the offer: If you already have an active Apple Music subscription, this offer is not valid. Apple Music has hinted at coming in the latest software update beta that leaked a few days ago (2024.27)…
Rivian Confirms R2 Charge Port Relocated
RivianTrackr contacted Rivian this morning to confirm rumors of the Rivian R2 NACS charging port being relocated after reports on social media and Electrek were made. I can now confirm that the rumors are all correct and that Rivian has officially decided to move the upcoming Rivian R2 charging port to the driver’s rear side which will make it fully compatible with the Tesla Supercharging Network around the world. What are your thoughts on moving the charging port, does it…