Summary via AI (Gemini)
Vehicle Specs & Test Setup
Powertrain: Dual permanent magnet motors producing 656 horsepower [02:45].
Drivetrain: Rear-biased all-wheel drive [03:09]. When set to Sport Mode, the front clutch stays engaged for full-time AWD [03:28].
Chassis & Suspension: MacPherson...
AI summarized --
Key Test Parameters
The Vehicle: Rivian R2 Performance
The Setup: They loaded a roughly 24-foot flatbed trailer carrying an electric-converted Porsche 914.
Weight & Payload: The setup was intentionally loaded to max out the R2's official 4,400-lb towing capacity. Additionally...
TLDV version - summarized by AI
Here is a detailed breakdown of the video from Out of Spec Testing, where they conduct a "Run to Zero" test on a 2027 Rivian R2 Performance:
Overview & Goal
Vehicle: 2027 Rivian R2 Performance [01:43].
Objective: Test how the Rivian R2 handles running...
AI Summary:
Here is a detailed breakdown of the video from Out of Spec Testing, where they conduct a "Run to Zero" test on a 2027 Rivian R2 Performance:
Overview & Goal
Vehicle: 2027 Rivian R2 Performance [01:43].
Objective: Test how the Rivian R2 handles running completely out of battery...
Appears that Rivian Care is now available in Washington (WA) state even though it isn't updated on the Riviancare website yet. Info thanks to R2 owner (@domdoesmedia) in Washington. The Seattle Service Center signed him up directly for Rivian Care.
The owner posted more details:
Was at the...
Hope @Jtg11 doesn't mind - saw these from his X post.
Congrats Jeff - Esker Silver is a great color! Would love to see even more if you have more pics.
https://electrek.co/2026/07/13/california-ev-rebate-rivian-lucid-tesla/
California’s new $3,500 EV rebate favors Rivian and Lucid over Tesla
July 13, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 168 today, creating a new “MyFirstEV” program that gives first-time electric vehicle buyers a...
https://www.motortrend.com/news/rivian-nike-acg-r1t-recharge-mobile-hydration-station
Rivian and Nike ACG Teamed Up to Build a Custom R1T Mobile Hydration and Snack Station
Shade, snacks, ice, and slushie machines make for the ultimate trail run hydration station.
Visuals posted by @sp_limitedreviews
For this wondering, what/how/why the R1 cross bars don’t work on R2. Below are pictures, R1 bars are just a tad bit too long. They do not collapse enough to fit R2 narrower body. The locking mechanism is slightly different. I do think, that then locks were...
Rivian Care now covers 31 states :clap:
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota...
Financing vs. Lease math - by @travisketchum
If you're weighing lease vs finance for the R2, the numbers tell you everything you need to know.
Financing can save you $8,836 over a 36 month term.