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R2 PPF options for interior hard plastic?
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Just IMO but itās not that serious. Itās a $60k adventure vehicle with crazy power and durable materials where it matters. Itās not a...
Yesterday at 11:23 AM
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R2 Software Update 2026.24.41 - Details
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Someone on Reddit was saying they experienced this issue, but after a system restart, everything worked fine afterwards.
Friday at 9:12 PM
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Mos Eisley's post
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R2 Software Update 2026.24.41 - Details
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Link to RivianTrackr details. The R2 2026.24 update expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways, adds traffic lights, stop signs...
Thursday at 7:58 PM
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RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year"
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I mean, I get what heās saying ⦠but itās highly dependent on the driver and you canāt use a blanket āDonāt think that wayā approach. I...
Aug 4, 2026
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RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year"
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He missed one thing in his range argument. He talks about the Thanksgiving trip. I have seen the chaos at charging stations for the...
Aug 4, 2026
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RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year"
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By this argument, we should all settle for an EV that gets 200 mile range and charges at 100kw peak. Such EV could cost under $30K. Of...
Aug 4, 2026
HAL9000
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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Rivian doesnāt have some hidden efficiency magic. Nobody in the U.S. EV space does right now (sans Lucid). Range still comes from the...
Jul 29, 2026
HAL9000
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sparked's post
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Driving R2 until out of charge and past 0% SOC - this is what happens
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Not much. It slows down to a crawl, then stops completely. Then you charge up again.
Jul 28, 2026
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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I did a trial of lifting my R2 with a Husky floor jack. No pucks required. See this thread, near the end of the original post...
Jul 28, 2026
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2027 R2 Performance vs. 2026 Model Y Performance - highway efficiency test (Out of Spec comparison)
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As I've read this thread, I am surprised that many are so eager to reconsider the R2 decision just based on a single test video and a...
Jul 28, 2026
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2027 R2 Performance vs. 2026 Model Y Performance - highway efficiency test (Out of Spec comparison)
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Iām shocked so many people thought a box would be as efficient as an eggā¦that never made any sense logically. Just some stupid EPA test...
Jul 28, 2026
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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Can someone share a timestamp of cut the line Kyle complaining about not being able to cut the line this time? Since he skipped me and...
Jul 25, 2026
HAL9000
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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I can appreciate and watch the content while still being a bit taken aback by some of his comments. I understand he's built a business...
Jul 25, 2026
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Count Orlok's post
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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who?
Jul 25, 2026
HAL9000
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R2 teething/early issues -- Talk about your post-delivery concerns or headaches
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Definitely feels that way. I was the lucky first R2 to be serviced at my center, so probably a lot of learnings to come.
Jul 25, 2026
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R2 teething/early issues -- Talk about your post-delivery concerns or headaches
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I don't think that's a misalignment (unless I'm looking at the wrong thing). There is a gap there because the trunk opens and needs...
Jul 24, 2026
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Look, we can beat this horse to death, but he clearly whined. He even stated "Rivian looked at my name on the list and said NOPE!". and...
Jul 24, 2026
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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The "whining" comes from him stating he won't buy a vehicle. Lets be real, he will eventually get one. But to say first that he didn't...
Jul 24, 2026
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I mentioned earlier in this thread, I like Kyle (more so his old roadtrip videos) but I can absolutely see how he can be off-putting...
Jul 24, 2026
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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Lol people complaining about Kyle complaining is RICH based on the temper tantrums I've seen from people on here about not get an invite...
Jul 24, 2026
HAL9000
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RoadtripEV's post
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I like Kyle but the little tantrum he had in the video about not getting it first or early was amusing. YouTuber's should not cut the...
Jul 24, 2026
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Comes off like a petty child who can't get the toy he wanted "Well I never wanted it anyways!". The fact he is upset that Rivian isn't...
Jul 24, 2026
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Great Truck - Unrealistic to Maintain
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I'm at 70,000 miles on my 22 R1T. Total maintenance cost has been $500, replacing the two 12V batteries about a month ago. There was...
Jul 24, 2026
HAL9000
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R2 teething/early issues -- Talk about your post-delivery concerns or headaches
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The complaint is not about it being non-motorized. The complaint is that it feels flimsy and cheap when you open it. A touch point that...
Jul 24, 2026
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Mobile Charger for the R2 for trips with a NEMA 1450 available
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The charging adapters are only bundled with vehicles in some states. For others, you need to purchase them outright. For the OP, yeah...
Jul 23, 2026
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R2: Swapping stock wheel TPMS sensors into new wheels causes forward sensor issues after UI wheel swap
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@Dark-Fx Looking good! Do you know what brand/model TPMS it is? Is it BLE-A001 or?
Jul 23, 2026
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R2: Swapping stock wheel TPMS sensors into new wheels causes forward sensor issues after UI wheel swap
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I finally got around to getting my TPMS sensors swapped into my new wheelset from the stock ones. I just happened to do the 2026.24...
Jul 23, 2026
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Mobile Charger for the R2 for trips with a NEMA 1450 available
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They told me they would ship both charging equipment later after I took delivery. It did showup a month'ish later.
Jul 23, 2026
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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He may have to make some tweaks. The bottom of my R2 lift point is slightly different from his earlier pictures.
Jul 23, 2026
HAL9000
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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š I just noticed there's an Easter egg'ish by the lift point!
Jul 23, 2026
HAL9000
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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Here is mine. If it weren't for the vid, I wouldn't have even bothered to go looking underneath there since I had no spare tires (thanks...
Jul 23, 2026
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Rivian Walk of Shame Thread
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This is precisely the reason why I would never use sites like BaT or C&B or sell vehicles, only purchase. The incessant questions from...
Jul 20, 2026
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Music from USB drive in R2
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Just going to need to suck it up and put your music on your phone.....
Jul 20, 2026
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Rally-Inspired White Wheels on R1S
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Sharing a look at my new wheels, which are pretty different from anything else Iāve seen on a Rivian. I wanted a custom...
Jul 20, 2026
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R2 up for auction on Cars & Bids
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I love how people on here always make up some BS reason for selling their car ... "my wife told me .... wife doesn't like the sound of...
Jul 16, 2026
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20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?
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The truth is the 22 inch wheels on my R1T are more efficient than the smaller wheels offered by Rivian. The biggest wheel is the most...
Jul 16, 2026
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Yeah, I think Pet mode is probably tuned to maintain temperature, not to rapidly cool (or heat) the cabin. I don't think anyone is or...
Jul 15, 2026
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Just a question on your test, were you already driving your car and then stopping and turning on Pet Mode, or did you just enter a hot...
Jul 15, 2026
HAL9000
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Mos Eisley's post
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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You want MORE cameras inside just to watch a dog?
Jul 13, 2026
HAL9000
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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I'm sure most would prefer the privacy (at least based on all the threads where people whine about not wanting Rivian to have data) vs...
Jul 13, 2026
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mr2's post
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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Scary big list of released bugs indicating poor quality control at Rivian. Majority of those bugs (not added functions) should be...
Jul 13, 2026
HAL9000
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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That's a pretty massive update/patch. I'll give Wassym and team massive props on that one.
Jul 11, 2026
HAL9000
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Jeremy3292's post
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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This update hasnāt been released yet. Itās in employee validation currently.
Jul 11, 2026
HAL9000
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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My R2, which I won't likley have until 2027 keeps getting better! So what sitll needs fixing big-time?
Jul 11, 2026
HAL9000
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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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@RivianTrackr has a detailed write up. Garage door, pet mode and many other additions, tweaks and fixes. Rivian Software Update 2026.24...
Jul 11, 2026
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Stealth PPF - Launch Green
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found this post:
Jul 11, 2026
HAL9000
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First Arizona R2 delivery to a non employee (VIN #1003)
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I took delivery today of a Launch Edition R2 in Catalina Cove with 20ā Wheels. VIN #1003. I made the reservation on March 7, 2024 and...
Jul 10, 2026
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R1T 12v Bed Power, Some Wheels Going on Sale Soonish and... R2 Projects!
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Weight? Cast?
Jul 10, 2026
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SoonishEV Group Buy for SoonishEV Dish Wheels for R1 and R2
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First off this is a Pre-Order for the SoonishEV wheels (set of four)found here...
Jul 9, 2026
HAL9000
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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0-60 in 3.45s :p 100mph in 6.99 & 1/4 mile in 11.33
Jul 9, 2026
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