The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, June 1 to June 7, 2026

Running a bit late today, got pulled into a few things this morning. Anyway, here’s the week.

R2 quietly showed up at Rivian Space ahead of deliveries that are basically here. Photos in Rivian R2 Shows Up at Rivian Space With Deliveries Days Away.

Put together a full R2 buyer reference for anyone about to order. Every spec that matters in one place. Read in Rivian R2 Buyer Reference, Every Spec That Matters Before You Order.

Adventure Network crossed 1,000 chargers across 148 sites this week. Real milestone heading into R2 deliveries. More in Rivian Adventure Network Hits 1000 Chargers Across 148 Sites.

NHTSA reopened the toe link issue and the scope jumped to 114,922 vehicles. Full thing in NHTSA Reopens the Rivian Toe Link Issue and Now It Covers 114,922 Vehicles.

Rivian Care also expanded into five new states. Details in Rivian Care Expansion Adds Five New States.

A new R1 hotfix dropped that fixes the random privacy toggling bug. Quick note in Rivian Fixes Random Privacy Toggling in Latest R1 Hotfix.

Also reviewed VION’s grey roof sunshade for the Ocean Coast interior. Thoughts in VION Grey R1 Roof Sunshade Review for the Ocean Coast Interior.

That’s the week. R2 deliveries are basically here. Catch you on the next Sunday Drive.