The EV startup cut less than 2% of its workforce while counting on the new R2 to revive growth
The new R2 finally opens for leases, but whether you put thousands down or nothing, the monthly cost lands near $1,000
The new R2 electric SUV skips FM and AM entirely, leaning on a streaming radio service that needs cell coverage to play a single song
While VW, Audi, Hyundai and other brands bring physical buttons back, Rivian is betting its entire interface on an AI voice assistant
Order invitations go out on June 9th and test drives also begin that day
Rivian’s new Georgia plant may support multiple R2 body styles beyond the SUV already revealed
Even the windshield costs half what it did on the R1, hinting at how deep Rivian’s R2 cost-cutting actually goes
The Stanton Springs North facility is set to begin production in late 2028 and will have a capacity of 300,000 units annually
The R2 Performance Launch Package adds a key fob, a paid color option, and a subscription that usually isn’t free
The highly-anticipated R2 is now being built, ahead of customer deliveries this spring
Photos show significant damage, but Rivian’s CEO suggested the impact will be minor
Whereas the Model Y is strictly focused on on-road performance, the Rivian R2 is more of an all-rounder
Internal reports and early EPA data offer a closer look at how Rivian balances performance, weight, and real-world range
The new Jeep Recon and Rivian R2 take different paths, but the real gap shows up in range, price, and off-road priorities
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
