Photos – A Closer Look at the R2 in NYC’s Meatpacking District

A friend of RivianTrackr stopped by Rivian’s Meatpacking District Space in NYC and snapped some great photos of the R2 on display, and we’ve got a few interesting details to share.

While this R2 might look like a new variant thanks to its darker silver finish, we’ve confirmed it’s the same original prototype shown earlier this year, now wrapped in a new color. You can tell by peeking at the door jams, which still show the original white paint underneath.

Rivian has previously mentioned that this particular prototype uses a number of 3D-printed components, and that includes the relocated NACS charge port. Instead of redesigning the whole panel, Rivian 3D-printed a new rear driver-side part to fit the port where it’ll better align with Tesla’s Supercharger layout.

Check out the photos below for a closer look.

Jose Castillo Founder and Editor

Jose Castillo is the founder of RivianTrackr and has owned and driven Rivians since early in the brand's consumer history. He currently drives an R1S and an R2 in Florida and uses Universal Hands-Free every day. As a credentialed Rivian journalist, he has covered the R2 First Drive in Park City and SXSW firsthand and has spoken directly with Rivian's software and autonomy leadership.

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