Everything New in Rivian 2026.23 for R1T and R1S (Video)
Rivian just pushed the 2026.23 update to the R1T and R1S, and while it is not a blockbuster, there are a few…
Rivian Georgia Factory Plans Add Museum, Trails and Cabins
Rivian released site plans and renderings for its $5 billion Georgia plant, showing an industrial core wrapped in roughly 1,000 acres of preserved woodland with a museum, walking trails, eco-cabins, campsites and an off-road test track. Buildings go vertical in 2027 with customer vehicle production targeted for 2028.
Rivian Confirms Second R2 Shift by September 30
Rivian has put a date on the second R2 shift at Normal, September 30, but the company also said the shift will not contribute material volume until the fourth quarter. Here is what that actually means for anyone still holding a reservation.
Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year
Federal data says the average driver covers 31 miles a day. The R2 is rated at 330. Most of that number exists for a trip you take twice a year.
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 27 to August 2, 2026
Rivian posts $1.658 billion in Q2 revenue as R2 deliveries begin, and my R2 Performance returned 253 miles against a 330 mile EPA rating. Plus a 70 mph MPGe test, 400 volt charging, my first 2,500 miles, and a towing guide.
Rivian R2 Towing Guide, Max Tow Tested at 4,400 Pounds
The R2 tows 4,400 pounds in all-wheel drive form, and we ran it at max weight with Out of Spec on a car hauler. Here is which trims can tow, and what to expect from payload, setup and range.
Rivian Posts $1.658 Billion in Q2 Revenue as R2 Deliveries Begin
Rivian posted $1.658 billion in Q2 revenue with only three weeks of R2 deliveries in the mix, raised full year guidance again, and put a $100 million price tag on the early R2 ramp.
My R2 After 2,500 Miles of Real Driving (Video)
I drove my new R2 Performance 2,500 miles home from Normal, Illinois to Orlando and put the whole story on video, everything that impressed me along with the bugs and the range scare near the end.
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.