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.

Rivian R2 Prototype Spotted Towing, Testing Real-World Capability

RJ just dropped a big one on Instagram: the very first photo of a production-intent Rivian R2 towing a trailer out in the wild. Seeing this stage of testing gets me hyped because towing is such an important real-world capability for so many of us. Rivian hasn’t shared the official numbers yet, so we don’t know the exact capacity of the trailer in the photo or what the final tow rating will be for the R2. But it’s fun to…

Production-Intent Rivian R2s Hit the Road for Final Validation

I’ve been keeping an eye out for this and now Rivian themselves have confirmed it, R2s are officially out in the wild. Up until now we’ve only seen unofficial photos of camo-wrapped prototypes in the wild, but this time we’ve got the real deal straight from Rivian. They shared shots of R2s being spotted across the country, noting that hundreds of production-intent builds are rolling off the pilot line and heading into real world testing and final validation. It’s one…

Rivian Plans 615K Annual EV Capacity by 2030 With New Georgia Factory

09/22/2025
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is finally making some big moves in Georgia, and honestly, it’s a huge sign that things are lining up for the long game. The new manufacturing plant isn’t just a shiny facility in the works, it’s the foundation for Rivian’s shift from building $100K luxury trucks and SUVs to actually competing in the mass-market EV world. Rivian wants to expand production capacity by nearly 200% over the next couple of years, eventually hitting more than 600,000 vehicles annually by…

Rivian to Shut Down Normal Factory for Three Weeks to Prepare for R2

Rivian is about to hit pause in Normal, Illinois. According to Chris Hilbert on Twitter, the factory will shut down starting September 15 for a three-week retool, with production expected to restart in early October. We reached out to Rivian for confirmation, and while they didn’t share much beyond what’s already out there, they did send us this short statement: “We have a three week shutdown to retool in preparation for building R2 next year. We look forward to sharing…

Rivian R2 Could Be the EV That Changes the Game

The excitement around Rivian’s upcoming R2 is real, and honestly, it feels deserved. This isn’t just another EV, it’s Rivian finally stepping into the mainstream. The R1T and R1S are amazing trucks, but with starting prices well north of $80K, they’ve always been a little out of reach for a lot of people. The R2 changes that. We’re talking about a mid-size SUV starting around $45,000 (hopefully). That’s a massive shift. Suddenly, Rivian isn’t just the cool, outdoorsy brand for…