Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here’s Why It Matters The American EV startup started delivering customer-spec R2s in June. It’s now gearing up to do double shifts in Illinois. By Iulian Dnistran Manufacturing / Production - Aug 5
Rivian R2 Range Tested Until It Died: Here's How Far It Went At 70 MPH If all you want is a sporty, high-tech crossover that eats up highway miles, you might be better off with a Tesla Model Y. By Tim Levin News - Jul 29
Something Doesn’t Add Up About The Rivian R2’s EPA Efficiency Rating The Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y have the same official EPA efficiency rating, but the former uses more energy in real-world testing. By Andrei Nedelea Range / Efficiency - Jul 27
The Rivian R2 Can Charge From 10-80% Even Quicker Than Rivian Claims. If You Know This Trick. The Rivian R2 should be a pretty good road tripper, according to this independent charging test. By Tim Levin Charging - Jul 7
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
The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong On today's Plugged-In Podcast: Ferrari Luce reviews, Rivian R2 range tests, and new research reveals how safe Waymos really are. By Tim Levin Podcast - Jul 31
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
