Rivian R2

How Rivian R2 Might Launch and Why $45,000 May Come Later

There’s been a lot of talk around the Rivian R2 and especially that headline number everyone keeps repeating, “starting around $45,000”. The thing is, starting price and launch configuration are almost never the same thing, and if you look closely at how Rivian has been talking about R2, the first version you can actually buy is probably not that base…

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Rivian R1S in Borealis paint color

Rivian Hits 2025 Targets Despite EV Policy and Demand Pressure

Rivian has officially wrapped up 2025, and the final numbers are now in. For the full year, Rivian produced 42,284 vehicles and delivered 42,247 vehicles, finishing inside the company’s revised guidance after a volatile year for the EV market. In the fourth quarter alone, Rivian built 10,974 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois factory and delivered 9,745 vehicles, closing out the…

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Universal Hands-Free

How Rivian Could Monetize Its Autonomy Platform Across the Auto Industry

Rivian is building something that looks a lot bigger than “just” a better driver assist system. If you zoom out, the real product is the full autonomy pipeline, the in-vehicle compute, the electrical architecture that ties it all together, and the tooling to ship updates safely at scale. That is exactly the kind of stuff legacy automakers keep tripping over,…

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R1S Cargo Divider

Rivian Launches New R1S Cargo Divider for $150 on the Gear Shop

Rivian added a new accessory to the Gear Shop, the R1S Cargo Divider, priced at $150. The divider uses an adjustable, telescoping frame that clicks into the R1S cargo rails and tie downs, letting you size the cargo area around whatever you are hauling. When you are not using it, the whole thing stores neatly under the rear load floor,…

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