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Rivian R2 Reservation Page Now Shows Your Order Invite Window
Rivian just made the R2 reservation page a lot more helpful. If you’ve put down a deposit and have a reservation, you can now log in to your Rivian.com account and actually see an estimated window for when you’ll get your invite to order. It depends on the configuration you want and about where you are in line.
My friend Mark sent me a screenshot of his page. He put in his reservation on March 7, 2024, but skipped the launch edition because he’s holding out for the non-Launch Edition Performance version. Now, his account says he should get an invite to order sometime between December 2026 and February 2027. Of course, there’s a little asterisk, since these are just estimates and Rivian says those dates could change.
Until now, everyone with a reservation was pretty much in the dark. You’d put your money down, hang out on social media, and wait for an email, never really sure where you stood. Now, seeing a real window on your account page actually gives you a ballpark idea of when your turn might come up. It’s not a delivery date or a guarantee, but it’s the first time people have had even a rough sense of timing.
The configuration part is what really matters here. Since Mark passed on the launch edition, his invite window got pushed back. That lines up with how Rivian is prioritizing those first builds. The trim and options you pick will change your date too, but now you can actually see how your choices affect your spot, instead of just guessing.
One thing this doesn’t tell you is how long you’ll wait between getting your invite, actually placing your order, and finally getting your car. That’s still up in the air. Rivian is ramping up R2 production and cars are starting to roll out, so hopefully that wait won’t be too long. For now, at least you have a number for the first part of the wait. That’s more than anyone had before.
I just got my estimate as well: I placed my reservation on April 1, 2026 and my estimated order window is November/December 2026. I do intend to get the Performance launch edition and I live in Raleigh NC.
My window says “You’ll be invited to order in August–September 2026”. A little disappointing considering I made my reservation on day 1 within the first hour.
Bijan, Same here. Made reservation early on day 1, invite to order Aug/Sept 2026.
My Reservation was 1/25/25 I am interested in the Performance Launch Edition, live in CA, no lease, my estimate is September-October 2026. I can live with that. Can’t wait!
Rob, that’s interesting. You ordered much later and we have the same date. Do you own/lease a Rivian now?
Day 1 reservation holder here from the Charleston, SC area. Mine is showing a 4–8 week window for the Launch Edition Performance.
Day 1 reservation wanting launch edition but with Coastal Cloud interior. My window is Aug/Sept 2026. Exactly what I was hoping for.
I’m a June 24 reservation holder, I want the launch edition, and I can’t order until October – November… which I guess is ok since they can’t build them that fast?
Reserved Feb 2026 – order window Sept/Oct. Woohoo!
My order window is August/September. Do you think Coastal Cloud will be available with launch package? Or is launch package going to be exclusively Black Crater?
Ordered march of 25, seeing December – February. Was hoping for Q4.
What does this mean for orders at the end of the year and lidar option?
You may get lucky depending on when Rivian starts producing LiDAR versions.
I received a follow up email stating those still interested in the LE will still be able to get it (at least in the September/October order window).
Hi William,
We’re excited to let you know you can expect to receive your R2 order invite in September–October 2026 for your Order # 2xxxxxx. Once you place your order and receive confirmation, you can expect to take delivery within 4-8 weeks for most configurations. R2 Performance with Launch Package will remain available for you until it’s your time to order.
Your timing window is based on a variety of factors to give you the most accurate estimate possible, including production schedules, your delivery location and vehicle preferences you selected. Should anything change, we’ll let you know so you can best plan for delivery.
Your R2 is almost here. We can’t wait to see where you’ll take it.
I had three reservations within the first few minutes on opening day (my wife and two kids are desperately in need of new cars). Only one of those is 4 to 8 weeks out. The other two are December to February. I guess this is their way of limiting how many launch editions a customer gets.