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RJ Confirms Rivian R2 Will Launch With Dual Motor Model, Full Lineup Event Coming Early 2026

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe just dropped some exciting news during the Q3 2025 earnings call. He confirmed that the first version of the upcoming Rivian R2 will launch as a “well-appointed” Dual Motor model, one that he says will make people happy right out of the gate. Other variants, including higher-performance options, will follow later in 2026. RJ also revealed that Rivian plans to host a dedicated event in early 2026 to showcase the full R2 lineup, including all trims,…

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Rivian Launches Mind Robotics to Bring AI and Robotics to the Real World

Rivian’s been branching out in some unexpected but exciting directions lately, and its latest move continues that trend. In their Q3 shareholder letter, Rivian revealed the launch of a brand-new company called Mind Robotics, a venture dedicated to pushing forward industrial AI and robotics. Mind Robotics already secured around $110 million in seed funding and will focus on using artificial intelligence to improve how physical-world industries operate. What’s especially interesting is how Rivian plans to leverage its own operational data as…

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Rivian R2’s New Battery Tech Will Be Built in the U.S. Starting in 2027

Rivian’s latest shareholder letter gave us a closer look at the R2’s new battery tech. The R2 uses a totally new battery pack built around Rivian’s 4695 cell, which packs six times more energy than the 2170 cells in today’s R1 vehicles. The pack uses the R2’s floor as the lid, helping cut weight and boost efficiency. Even better, Rivian says all R2 battery cells will be made in the U.S. starting in 2027. That’s a big move for cost…

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Rivian Q3 2025 Results Show Turning Point Ahead of R2 Launch

Rivian just dropped its Q3 2025 shareholder letter, and there’s a lot to unpack. The company posted its strongest delivery quarter of the year, continued to tighten up costs, and gave a clearer picture of how the R2 is shaping up as it heads toward launch in 2026. Rivian produced 10,720 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois plant and delivered 13,201 vehicles to customers, marking its highest delivery quarter of 2025. Total revenue hit $1.56 billion, up a hefty 78 percent…

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How Rivian’s Lease-End Wear and Mileage Charges Stack Up to the Competition

Rivian just published a refreshed guide outlining how it handles wear, mileage, and condition when you return a leased vehicle. Most of it matches industry norms, but there are a few details worth noting if your lease is ending soon. Rivian’s lease-end process spells out what qualifies as “excessive wear”, from scratches, dents, and cracked glass to aftermarket parts or mismatched tires. Anything outside of normal use can trigger extra charges, and exceeding your mileage limit costs 30 cents per…

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