Rivian’s R2 might end up being an even bigger hit in Europe than it is in the US, and that feels very intentional rather than accidental. From the start, Rivian has said R2 was designed with Europe in mind. It is smaller, more efficient, and far better suited to European roads, city centers, and parking garages than the larger R1…
Rivian’s first Autonomy Day is almost here. On December 11 at 9AM PST, Rivian is set to show off its latest Autonomy and AI tech, including a deeper look at the new Universal Hands Free system RJ talked about recently, updates to low speed autonomy, and how Rivian plans to use AI to improve parking, safety, and real world driving…
Rivian’s e-mobility brand ALSO has announced pricing for yet another product, and this one is for the riders out there. The new Alpha Wave Helmet comes in at $250 and will be available to pre-order soon. It comes in Moon Rock [white] or Obsidian [black] and you can pick between three sizes, small, medium, or large. This helmet gives off…
Rivian fans got a little surprise last week when RJ Scaringe sat down with the Rotary Club of Atlanta and casually confirmed something we’ve all been wondering about, the R3 is going to come in noticeably cheaper than the R2. That’s a big deal because Rivian has been holding firm on the R2’s starting price, saying a $45k variant is…
Rivian finally sent an email today about the Dual Standard LFP range estimation issue, and it confirms what a lot of owners have been dealing with quietly for weeks. The message explains that a software calibration problem can cause the range estimate to get less accurate as the state of charge drops, especially below 20%. The fix is part of…
