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 skateboard with LG 4695 battery

First Look at Rivian R2’s All-New Structural Battery Pack

RJ Scaringe is back at it on social media, giving us a sneak peek at something big—literally. We just got our first look at the new battery pack going into the upcoming Rivian R2, and there’s a lot to get excited about. The new pack uses three big modules, each with 256 cells, adding up to 768 cells in total. But this isn’t just any battery pack—it’s actually part of the vehicle’s structure. The top of the pack even serves…

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Rivian R2 Halo Roller Haptic System

New Rivian Patent Details Multi-Function Scroll Wheel Design

Thanks to friend-of-the-site kanundrum, we’ve got a look at some new Rivian patent filings that give us a much deeper peek into the scroll wheels spotted on the R2 and R3 prototype vehicles. While they might look simple at first glance, these little dials might just be one of the most important UX features in Rivian’s next-gen lineup. According to the patent, these are “multi-modal control mechanisms,” which is a fancy way of saying they’re capable of a whole lot more…

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Rivian R2 Accessories

Rivian Quietly Scrubs R2 Accessory Port from Site

One of the coolest surprises during the R2 unveiling was the rear Accessory Port — that slick, bumper-mounted interface designed to power and mount things like bike racks, camp kitchens, or other modular gear. But now, in a strange twist, Rivian appears to have quietly removed all mention of it from the official R2 webpage. First spotted by Chris Hilbert on social media, this change has sparked some head-scratching in the Rivian community. Early press materials and photos clearly showed the…

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R2 Expansion Construction in Normal, IL

Rivian Shares Update on R2 Production Progress in Normal

Rivian just dropped a fresh update on the R2 buildout—and it’s clear they’re pushing hard to stay on track for a 2026 launch. Shared via email and their website, the update highlights major progress on construction at their Normal, Illinois plant and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the company is making R2 a reality. The R2 will be produced at Rivian’s existing 4.3 million sq. ft. manufacturing plant, where the R1S, R1T, and commercial vans are already being built.…

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R2 body getting e-coated

First Rivian R2 Gets E-Coat, RJ Teases Launch Green

RJ just gave us a sneak peek at something pretty cool: the very first R2 body getting its e-coat treatment at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory. He posted a few photos of the process, and in true RJ fashion, dropped a fun little detail. The greenish color of the e-coat liquid? That’s actually what inspired Rivian’s original Launch Green paint for the R1. And now, he’s hinting that R2 might get its own version of Launch Green too. It’s not official…

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