The first R2 robotaxis are coming to California and Florida starting in 2028
The launch model sports 656 hp and nearly $58,000 price tag, but more affordable variants are coming
Full details about the R2 have leaked and they’ve revealed the company’s latest EV will be powerful, but expensive
Repairing minor dents on a Rivian isn’t getting any cheaper, and that could become a serious problem for the more mainstream R2
The EV introduces a tailgate-mounted rear wiper engineered to improve efficiency while addressing cold-weather concerns
Like the R1S and R1T, those in the rear of the Rivian R2 will need to remove a plastic panel and pull a cable to open the doors manually
A Chinese Xiaomi EV appears to be testing in the U.S., possibly tied to development of another electric model
The new R2 SUV could hit American driveways by June, with early production underway in Illinois
The Rivian R1S and R1T show that passing safety tests doesn’t guarantee you can open the doors in an emergency
Autonomy+ will cost $49.99 per month and provide hands-free driving on more than 3.5 million miles of roadway
Hundreds of workers are losing their jobs as sales targets slip and executives consolidate control amid tightening economic and policy pressure
The move comes after several fiery deaths involving people trapped in Tesla EVs
Sales are slowing and forecasts are shrinking, leaving one upcoming $45,000 SUV carrying the company’s future on its shoulders
RJ Scaringe confirmed the R2 will launch in right-hand drive markets, including the UK, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion
The massive $5 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia will eventually produce the R2 and R3 crossovers
Axed employees can be re-hired and have been encouraged to apply for other positions at the company
The company’s founder says R4 and R5 models are on the cards, and even an R6 is possible
The new model will be built at Rivian’s expanded Normal plant and also its upcoming site in Georgia
