Rivian May Build Its Own Lidar Sensor For The R2 In The U.S. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is considering partnering with a Chinese company. By Iulian Dnistran Technology - May 6
The Rivian R2 Costs Half As Much To Build As The R1S. Here's How Rivian Did It. From shorter wires to fewer parts, Rivian found lots of clever ways to make its most important vehicle yet a lot cheaper to build. By Rob Stumpf News - May 1
Rivian Boosts Initial Georgia Plant Capacity To 300,000 Units The EV startup said production at its new factory is still on track to begin in 2028. By Tim Levin News - Apr 30
Modern EVs Barely Lose Any Range, Even After Five Years: Report Automakers are using a clever software trick to keep driving range consistent over a period of time. By Suvrat Kothari Range / Efficiency - Apr 23
Rivian R2 Vs. Tesla Model Y: Which American Mid-Size EV SUV Is Best? Rivian’s future hinges on the R2’s success. Here’s how the new mid-size SUV compares to the Tesla Model Y. By Iulian Dnistran Comparisons - Mar 12
2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product: A compact EV crossover with a great design and a more affordable price tag. By Mack Hogan Everything We Know - Mar 9
I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know. By Patrick George First Drives - Feb 10
Rivian R2 Live Deep-Dive Impressions: It's Going To Be A Hit The Rivian R3 and R3X stole the show a bit, but Rivian's upcoming midsize R2 crossover is sure to be a hit too. By Patrick George Everything We Know - Apr 4 2024
300 Miles Of EV Range Is The New Normal. Is 400 Next? New models like the BMW i3 are ushering in a new era of EV range. By Tim Levin Features - Mar 24
Everything You Need To Know About The Rivian R2, Plus We Drive The 2027 Chevy Bolt On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: Rivian's make-or-break moment arrives, and Mack drives the reworked 2027 Chevy Bolt EV. By Mack Hogan Podcast - Mar 13
Rivian R2 And Toyota Highlander: Could These SUVs Become the EV Hits America Needs? Toyota and Rivian, two very different companies, just launched crucial new EVs at a daunting time. Will they succeed? By Patrick George Podcast - Feb 13
Over 30 New EVs Are Launching In 2026. Here's What You Need To Know About Them People seem to think the EV transition is going away. In reality, 2026 is going to be the most exciting year yet. By Mack Hogan Buying Advice - Jan 14