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Rivian just released new site plans for its $5B Georgia factory. Buildings go vertical in 2027, production in 2028. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Rivian Georgia Factory Plans Add Museum, Trails and Cabins
Rivian released new site plans for its $5 billion Georgia factory, adding a museum, trails, campsites and eco-cabins around the plant. Buildings rise in 2027.
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R2 software 2026.24.41 is coming, and there is a lot in it. New audio tuning, climate accuracy work, charging fixes, Gear Guard reliability, and Lane Change on Command expanding past freeway-only. riviantrackr.com/2026-24-41/
Rivian Software Update 2026.24.41
2026.24.41 - The R2 2026.24 update expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways, adds traffic lights, stop signs, and cones to the Autonomy view, and works through a long list of audio, climate, cha...
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New 3.15 Rivian mobile app for iOS and Android now live!
Nothing quite like publishing a range test one week and an article the next about how range does not matter. riviantrackr.com/news/stop-bu...
Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year
Federal data says the average driver covers 31 miles a day. The R2 is rated at 330. Most of that number exists for a trip you take twice a year.
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This week's Sunday Drive covers Q2 revenue at $1.658 billion, my real-world R2 range and MPGe testing, 400-volt charging, my first 2,500 miles, and a towing guide. riviantrackr.com/news/the-sun...
The Sunday Drive – Q2 Revenue and R2 Real World Range Test
Rivian posts $1.658B in Q2 revenue as R2 deliveries begin, and my R2 Performance returns 253 miles against a 330-mile EPA rating. Plus towing and charging.
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There’s something magical about R2 and I can’t really point my finger on it. It’s so much fun and enjoyable and fast! The R1S is such an amazing machine that’s comfortable, big, and luxurious. I can’t pick one, I can only say that this combo right here is 🥵
Rivian software 2026.23 details are here. Gen 2 R1T and R1S get Lane Change on Command on more than just freeways, and both Gen 1 and Gen 2 get Rivian Assistant memory, improved charger search, and the ability to draft a service request from the vehicle. riviantrackr.com/2026-23/
Rivian Software Update 2026.23
2026.23 - Software 2026.23 expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways for Gen 2 R1 and adds Rivian Assistant memory, better charger search, and draft service requests for Gen 1 and Gen 2 alike.
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Rivian R2 towing: the full breakdown. - 4,400 lb max on Premium and Performance - 3,500 lb on Standard AWD Long Range - No tow package at all on rear-wheel drive - Tow package is $790 and AWD only. Full guide with payload math and real range riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Rivian R2 Towing Guide, Max Tow Tested at 4,400 Pounds
Rivian R2 tow ratings by trim, payload math, hitch setup and real world towing range, tested at the full 4,400 pound rating with Out of Spec.
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Rivian Q2 2026: $1.658B revenue, up 27% year over year. 12,194 delivered. Net loss $837M. R2 customer deliveries only started June 9, so this quarter captured about three weeks of it. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Rivian Posts $1.658 Billion in Q2 Revenue as R2 Deliveries Begin
Rivian posted $1.658 billion in Q2 revenue with only three weeks of R2 deliveries in the mix, raised full year guidance again, and put a $100 million price tag on the early R2 ramp.
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New video. 2,500 miles in my R2 Performance from pickup in Normal to home in Orlando. What impressed me, the software bugs I hit, the range estimation issues, and how I think about the problems other owners are having. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
My Rivian R2 After 2,500 Miles of Real Driving
I drove my Rivian R2 Performance 2,500 miles home and put the whole story on video, what impressed me and the bugs and range scare I ran into.
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MPGe is measured at the wall, weighted toward city driving, and never holds a steady 70. That is most of the reason the R2 reads high on the sticker and lower on the interstate. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Rivian R2 MPGe Explained and What the 70 MPH Test Shows
The Rivian R2 is rated 105 MPGe but ran 253 miles at 70 mph. Here is what MPGe actually measures and why it misses real highway range.
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R2 Performance. 330-mile EPA rating. 253 miles in a real 70 mph test. Let me explain. riviantrackr.com/news/the-r2-...
R2 Performance Returned 253 Miles Against a 330 EPA
I ran a 70 mph range test on my Rivian R2 Performance and it returned 253 miles against a 330 mile EPA rating. Here is what the gap really means.
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For a 400-volt car, the Rivian R2 charges like it has no business charging. Held 600 amps flat, peaked near 229 kW, and still wanted more. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Rivian R2 Charging Is a Beast for a 400-Volt Car
The R2 held 600 amps flat to around 32 percent and peaked near 229 kW. Strong charging for a 400 volt pack, even if efficiency does not quite keep up.
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📦 Removed from the Rivian Gear Shop: Rivian Dog Harness
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026 riviantrackr.com/news/the-sun...
The Sunday Drive – Half Moon Grey Halt and Tariff Lawsuit
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the US government over tariff refunds, and issues a charging adapter warning. Plus my R2 factory pickup.
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Taking Delivery of My Rivian R2 at the Rivian Factory youtu.be/GqExHEcfnAs
Taking Delivery of My Rivian R2 at the Rivian Factory
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Rivian is suing the U.S. government for a full refund on the Liberation Day tariffs the Supreme Court struck down. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Rivian Sues the US Government Over Tariff Refund
Rivian filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of tariffs it paid under duties the Supreme Court later struck down.
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Rivian managed to cut a significant amount of cost from the R2 battery pack, mostly in ways that owners probably won't notice. The R2 engineers explained the details on Munro Live. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
How Rivian Pulled Cost Out of the R2 Battery Pack
Rivian pulled cost out of the R2 battery pack with a bigger cell, floor integration, and simpler venting. The R2 team detailed it in a Munro Live teardown.
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If you want more range out of your Rivian, the biggest lever is not a setting, it's your right foot. Broke down everything that actually helps and everything that does not really matter. riviantrackr.com/news/how-to-...
What Affects Your Rivian Range and How to Get More
Most of the range you lose is on you, not the battery. A plain owner guide to what really affects your Rivian range and how to get more of it back.
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Rivian Halts Half Moon Grey R2 Deliveries Over Paint Mismatch riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Rivian Halts Half Moon Grey R2 Deliveries Over Paint Issue
Rivian has paused deliveries of Half Moon Grey R2 vehicles over a paint matching issue with pre-painted exterior parts. Around 800 vehicles are affected.
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One tire keeps showing up near the top of every Rivian wheel size for efficiency. The Hankook iON HT. It leads the 21s and lands in the top 5 on the 20s and 22s. riviantrackr.com/news/most-ef...
Most Efficient Rivian R1 Tires by Size, Ranked by Real Data
The most efficient Rivian tires by size, ranked from real-world Roamer data. Top 5 picks for 20, 21, and 22 inch R1T and R1S, single-vehicle flukes removed.
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📦 Removed from the Rivian Gear Shop: Kids' Gear Guard Launch T-Shirt
Your Old Charging Adapter Could Fail on the Rivian R2 riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...
Your Old Charging Adapter Could Fail on the Rivian R2
The Rivian R2 pulls up to 630 amps, enough to melt older charging adapters. Here is what to check and which UL 2252 certified adapters are safe to use.
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Someone had their R2 pickup canceled because of the wrong bumper color, which is a new one. Also, SB 168 got signed, and R2 VINs are in the 4100s. This is The Sunday Drive! riviantrackr.com/news/the-sun...
The Sunday Drive – California SB 168 and R2 VINs in the 4100s
California signs SB 168 with a Rivian price cap exemption, R2 VIN assignments climb into the 4100s, and R1 inventory discounts arrive. Plus a canceled R2 pickup
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🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: R2 Tire Mobility Kit https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/r2-tire-mobility-kit
TheStreet is now calling Rivian the first EV maker with software that seriously rivals Tesla. The R2’s first big OTA is the proof, adding Launch Mode, Pet Comfort, and Gear Guard weeks after deliveries started. Software is turning into Rivian’s real edge. www.thestreet.com/automotive/t...
Tesla now has a serious software rival
A major rival is competing with Tesla in an area beyond range and battery technology.
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📦 Removed from the Rivian Gear Shop: Kids' Shooting Star 12 oz Water Bottle
This Reddit owner was taking delivery when they noticed the colors were different on the panels. Half Moon Grey AND El Cap Granite 🤯 Source: www.reddit.com/r/RivianR2/s...
