Rivian R2 Borealis Orders Open as New Invite Wave Rolls Out
Borealis went live on R2 this morning, so every R2 Performance option is now available to order. A new wave of R2 invites is also rolling out today, so keep an eye on your inbox.
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Which Networks Support Rivian Plug and Charge
Rivian Plug and Charge works on four networks and no others. Here's the full list, plus the two things owners keep mistaking for it.
Rivian’s Halloween Update Is Coming Early This Year
Wassym confirmed Halloween is coming back to Rivian software this year and it'll show up earlier than usual. The window has been shrinking since 2024, so early is the part owners should care about.
Video – 5,000 Miles in the Rivian R2 and Your Questions Answered
I have had my R2 Performance Launch Edition for over a month now and just crossed 5,000 miles, so this is the…
Rivian Has Nothing to Share on Autonomy Right Now
I asked Rivian for an update on Universal Hands-Free 2.0 this week and got a one line answer. With Q3 ending September 30, the real question is whether 2.0 is still its own release or already part of Point to Point.
First Rivian R2 in Borealis Rolls Off the Line, Orders Soon
RJ posted a video from Normal showing an R2 in Borealis with the Coastal Cloud Signature interior coming off the line. Borealis isn't orderable yet, but Rivian says it opens later this month.
R2 VIN Assignments Pass 11,000 as Rivian Ramps Up
The highest R2 VIN spotted so far is 11491, according to the Rivian Roamer R2 Tracker. That's roughly 2,000 higher than the 9400s we saw at the end of August.
Rivian Says Gen 3 Autonomy Hardware Will Cost Less Than Gen 2
Rivian reaffirmed its Q3 second shift, late 2026 point to point autonomy and Q4 exit rate gross profit target at Goldman Communacopia yesterday. New details covered Gen 3 hardware pricing, RAP1 performance and how Rivian filters customer driving data.
Universal Hands-Free 2.0 Has Three Weeks Left In Q3
Universal Hands-Free 2.0 was promised for the third quarter and the quarter ends September 30 with stop light response, Auto Park, and On-Ramp to Off-Ramp still missing. Point to Point is still on the books for end of 2026, but it quietly became a limited rollout with everyone else waiting on 2027.
How Rivian Software Updates Roll Out to Your Vehicle
Rivian rolls software out in waves, not all at once, so a truck that hasn't gotten the update yet almost certainly hasn't been skipped. Here's what actually happens between the release going live and the install prompt showing up on your screen.