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RJ Scaringe gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the R2 on social media, showing the battery, propulsion system, and chassis coming together in the marriage fixture at Rivian’s pilot line. This is the stage right before the body is added, and the packaging on the R2 looks incredibly clean and well thought out, which RJ called out as one of his favorite parts of the design.
Rivian just shared a behind-the-scenes look at the R2’s first builds, and it’s clear this vehicle is designed for scale. The R2 is simpler by design, with subframes and suspension components that snap together quickly to speed up assembly. Engineers are fine-tuning every step now to avoid issues when full production starts. These early R2s are already hitting the desert for intense testing. From deep sand and boulders to water troughs and gravel impacts, the goal is to push the…
If you’ve ever told someone you drive a Rivian and got hit with “What’s a Rivian?” or “Is that made in China or something?”, you’re not alone. Turns out, Rivian is very American. Rivian is steadily scaling up its U.S. manufacturing footprint, and that’s not just good news for EV fans; it’s a big win for local jobs, smart production, and the future of clean mobility. In a recent Rivian Stories interview, COO Javier Varela gave a behind-the-scenes look at how Rivian’s expanding operations are…
Rivian just released a new video giving a rare inside look at how R2 is coming together ahead of its 2026 launch. Titled “R2: Design, Powertrain & Electronics,” the short tour shows how teams across the company are scaling to bring their most affordable vehicle to life. In the Design Studio, Rivian’s team refined R2’s shape while simplifying it for easier production. Over in the Powertrain Lab, they’re testing a brand-new in-house motor called Maximus, built to be smaller and more cost-effective than the…
A friend of RivianTrackr stopped by Rivian’s Meatpacking District Space in NYC and snapped some great photos of the R2 on display, and we’ve got a few interesting details to share. While this R2 might look like a new variant thanks to its darker silver finish, we’ve confirmed it’s the same original prototype shown earlier this year, now wrapped in a new color. You can tell by peeking at the door jams, which still show the original white paint underneath.…
