Rivian Removes 2027 Timeline From Europe R2 Page

R2 Europe

Rivian has quietly removed the 2027 timeline from its European R2 website, replacing it with a simple sign up page and no official launch year. While nothing has been formally announced, the move follows Canada’s shift to a 2027 release and suggests Rivian is concentrating heavily on a US first rollout, leaving Europe’s R2 timing increasingly uncertain.

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Rivian Developing New Electric Van Variant With Bigger Battery and AWD

Rivian Electric Delivery Van

Rivian is developing a new Electric Delivery Van variant featuring a larger battery with roughly 30% more range and an all-wheel drive setup, expanding route flexibility, improving traction in tougher conditions, and strengthening the platform that already powers more than 30,000 vans across the U.S.

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Rivian Q4 2025: R2 On Track, Software Surges

R2 Validation Build

Rivian’s Q4 2025 shareholder letter makes one thing clear, R2 is the pivot point. With manufacturing validation builds complete and deliveries still targeted for Q2 2026, Rivian is preparing for its biggest launch yet. At the same time, autonomy hardware, in house silicon, and surging software revenue are starting to reshape the company’s financial story as it pushes toward scale.

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Real World Data Shows Rivian R1S Dual Standard LFP Range Gap vs EPA

R1S Dual Standard

A Gen 2 Rivian R1S Dual Standard owner equipped with the LFP battery and 20" AllsSeason wheels, rated at 258 miles EPA, shared real world winter data showing dramatically lower range. With efficiency of 1.35 mi/kWh and just 115 miles displayed at 85%, the numbers raise fresh questions about ongoing calibration and cold weather impact.

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