Rivian R2 MPGe Explained and How It Compares to our 70 MPH Test
The Rivian R2 is rated 105 MPGe but went 253 miles at 70 mph. A look at what the rating actually measures and why it misses real highway range.
The R2 Performance Returned 253 Miles Against a 330 Mile EPA Rating
I ran a real 70 mph highway range test on my R2 Performance with the Out of Spec crew, and against a 330 mile EPA rating it returned 253 miles from full to dead. Here is how the test worked and why the gap says more about EPA testing than it does about Rivian.
The Rivian R2 Is the Best Charging 400-Volt Car Now
The R2 held a flat 600 amps to around 32%, peaked near 229 kW, and still wanted more than the charger could give it. For a 400 volt pack that is a seriously strong charge, and it covers for an efficiency number that does not quite keep up.
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown, and I picked up my own R2 at the factory in Normal.
Video – Taking Delivery of My Rivian R2 at the Rivian Factory
My R2 came from the plant in Normal, Illinois, and I picked it up there in person rather than waiting on the…
Rivian Sues the Federal Government Over Tariffs It Already Paid
Rivian has filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of the tariffs it paid under duties the Supreme Court later ruled unconstitutional. The company says the ruling alone does not guarantee importers get their money back.
How Rivian Pulled Cost Out of the R2 Battery Pack
Rivian pulled real cost out of the R2 battery pack without touching what owners feel. The R2 team explained how in a Munro Live teardown, from the bigger cell to the structural floor.
What Affects Your Rivian Range and How to Get More
Most of the range you lose is on you, not the battery and usually not even the cold. A plain owner rundown of what actually moves the needle, across the R1T, R1S, and R2.
Rivian Halts Half Moon Grey R2 Deliveries Over Paint Mismatch
Rivian has paused deliveries of Half Moon Grey R2 vehicles after a paint matching issue with pre-painted exterior parts, with around 800 vehicles affected.
Most Efficient Rivian R1 Tires by Size, Ranked by Real Data
We ranked the most efficient Rivian tires for each wheel size using real-world data from our Rivian Roamer integration, with the single-vehicle flukes tossed out. Here are the top 5 for the 20, 21, and 22 inch R1T and R1S, plus the factory tires that quietly punch above their reputation.