See the interior of the 2027 Rivian R2 Performance from every angle. The Rivian R2 Performance continues the classy design language seen on previous models from the startup company, despite a significantly lower starting price. The dashboard features high-quality materials, with a synthetic…
Also President Chris Yu opens up about surviving the AI server component crunch, rewriting UL battery standards, and why the company’s modular e-bike is just the first step. When Rivian quietly spun off its micromobility brand, Also, a lot of…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission announced the recall of 98,828 Rivan vehicles. The recall is due to an obstructed rearview camera that can reduce the driver’s view behind them, the agency said. It affects some 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T and 2027 R2 vehicles. The company released…
The strong sales come despite Rivian currently only offering the most expensive model, the $59,485 R2 Performance. The cat’s out of the bag. The Rivian R2 is good, and customers know it. In fact, they’re so in the know that the R2 is outselling…
RJ Scaringe spent nearly half of Rivian’s earnings call hyping self-driving tech. But taking on Tesla’s FSD with custom chips and pricey lidar is an enormous gamble while the mass-market R2 is still scaling up. During an hourlong earnings call last…
Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, up 58% from Q2, yet automotive sales still posted an $80 million gross loss The R2 outsold both the premium R1 lineup and Rivian’s commercial delivery vans in its first full quarter of sales. CEO RJ Scaringe said…
Rivian Automotive RIVN shares rose about 7.2% in after-hours trading after the electric-vehicle maker reported third-quarter revenue above estimates, a narrower adjusted loss and an improved full-year delivery outlook. Revenue climbed 38% to $2.16 billion, topping the Bloomberg consensus estimate of $2.02 billion. Adjusted…
The R2 is already Rivian’s best-selling model just months after deliveries started, the California startup said in its third quarter earnings report Thursday. The midsize electric SUV already outsold the R1T, R1S, and its electric delivery van between July and September. As a…
Rivian has confirmed it has no specific customer availability dates for its next-generation LiDAR and autonomy processor, despite previous guidance pointing to a 2027 rollout for the new hardware. According to a new Rivian support page, none of the R1T, R1S, or R2 vehicles…
Rivian first showed RAP1 at its Autonomy & AI Day last December. It’s Rivian’s first in-house processor, a 5nm chip rated at 1,600 sparse INT8 TOPS, and it powers the new Gen 3 Autonomy Computer. At that same event Rivian confirmed LiDAR would come to R2 later…
The Rivian R1T was the first modern electric pickup to reach American customers, arriving in September 2021, months ahead of the Ford F-150 Lightning and the GMC Hummer EV. It did not look like a traditional truck: compact by full-size standards, with a sleek body, distinctive oval headlights and a bed that was more lifestyle than workhorse. But it delivered a combination of performance, off-road ability and clever packaging that made critics take notice, and it quickly became a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts, especially in the mountain West.
The R1T's signature features include a gear tunnel that runs across the truck behind the cab, perfect for skis, golf clubs or wet hiking boots, and an optional camp kitchen that slides out of it. Its quad-motor version gave each wheel its own electric motor for precise torque control off-road, and air suspension lets it raise itself for rough trails or lower itself for efficient highway cruising. Early trucks had software glitches and service challenges, but a second-generation update brought a new electrical architecture, improved efficiency, new motors and better cameras.
The R1T competes with the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Tesla Cybertruck and Hummer EV pickup, but its smaller size and premium price put it in a niche of its own. It is more expensive than many buyers expect, and its towing range, as with all electric trucks, drops sharply under a heavy load. Still, it has earned a loyal following among drivers who want a truck that is as capable on a trail as it is comfortable on a highway, and it remains Rivian's halo product.
The coverage here includes reviews, off-road tests, software updates, recall notices, pricing changes and owner stories, from Rubicon Trail runs to cross-country road trips. Expect news on new trims and special editions, autonomy features and the warranty and service questions that come up as early trucks age. Followers of the brand will also find the playful side, from custom builds to holiday light shows, that has helped make the R1T a cult object rather than just a truck.
The electric pickup that beat Ford and GM to market in 2021, with a gear tunnel, a pop-out camp kitchen and quad-motor power that climbs like a goat.
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