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Rivian Scores $1.25 Billion Uber Deal to Deploy Autonomous R2 Robotaxis Across 25 Cities

Rivian and Uber are teaming up to deploy a fleet of fully autonomous R2 robotaxis, and the scale of this deal is hard to overstate. Uber is committing up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031, with an initial $300 million locked in right after signing, and nobody saw this coming.

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Why You Should Wait for the Rivian R2 With LiDAR and Gen 3 Hardware Instead of Buying the Launch Edition

I recently made the case for why the R2 Performance Launch Edition is the best value in the lineup. But starting in late 2026, Rivian will begin shipping R2s with Gen 3 hardware, LiDAR, and the custom RAP1 chip, and there is no retrofit path for early buyers. If autonomy and future-proofing matter to you, here is the other side of that argument.

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Why the Rivian R2 Performance Launch Edition Is the Best Value in the Entire R2 Lineup

The R2 Performance Launch Edition looks like a $4,000 jump over the Premium, but once you factor in lifetime Autonomy+, the tow package, semi-active suspension, and 206 extra horsepower, the real gap is closer to $1,000 in net value. Here's why it's the smartest buy in the R2 lineup.

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