Rivian R2

Stay up to date with the latest Rivian R2 news, rumors, and updates. From official announcements to leaks and industry insights, this is your go-to source for everything about Rivian’s upcoming electric SUV. Whether it’s new features, pricing details, or release timelines, we’ve got you covered.

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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…

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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…

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Rivian Confirms “Well Over 100,000 R2 Pre-Orders” To Date

Rivian VP of Manufacturing Tim Fallon shared some new information today at the Rivian 3rd Annual Family & Friends Day in Normal, IL. “We’re well over a 100,000 pre-orders for R2, and those continue to climb — and they really climb organically,” Fallon said. “As we really push R1 and R1 Gen 2 and continue to get our current product out there, the R2 continues to increase in pre-orders.” We do not know exactly when Rivian reached 100,000 pre-orders and…

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Rivian Shares R2 Cost In Canada

Rivian recently updated their Canadian website to reflect pricing for the Rivian R2 which is planned to be released in 2026. The starting price in Canada will be CAD 66,500 or about $48,458 USD (as of the writing of this article) which is a few thousand above the US starting price of $45,000. Rivian does have a note on the site reminding owners that actual pricing may vary and additional taxes and fees will apply based on location. You can…

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