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.

Maximus R2 Drive Unit

RJ Drops Another R2 Tease—And It’s Packed With Clues

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is back on social media teasing more behind-the-scenes details of what’s coming for the R2. In his latest post, he showed off the “Maximus” drive unit—a new motor setup that will be featured in the upcoming SUV when it launches in 2026. But the Maximus wasn’t the only interesting detail in the photo. Zoom in and you’ll spot something even more exciting: adaptive shocks. That means the R2 will likely offer a smoother, more controlled ride…

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Rivian Battery

Rivian Preps for Tariffs by Stockpiling Batteries and Shifting Supply to U.S.

Rivian isn’t sitting around waiting to see what happens with Trump’s proposed tariffs—they’re already prepping. While other automakers are pulling back forecasts, Rivian quietly started stockpiling EV batteries last year, locking in supplies before costs potentially spike. According to Bloomberg, Rivian paid upfront to secure lithium-iron phosphate cells from China’s Gotion for its commercial vans. Gotion even built a separate reserve in the U.S. for extra security. For the R1T and R1S, Rivian is working with Samsung SDI to shift…

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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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