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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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I drove an R2 at the Van Nuys store yesterday. Very impressive build quality both inside and out. Perfect step in height for my old...
Thursday at 6:14 PM
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R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet?
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It is showing “No Locations Available” for my Zip (93012). The map also show no showrooms regardless of where I scroll the map to.
Tuesday at 6:34 AM
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Treehouse RTT Rooftop Tent spotted on R2
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Ha, it's almost like a nature documentary... "Here we see the elusive Esker Silver hiding in the grass..."
Jun 6, 2026
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Looks like the Main Stream Media is starting to wake up - and realize the R2 is a home run!
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I think you mean you can’t stand Elon. Tesla is a company that employs over 100,000 people, including many talented hardware and...
Jun 5, 2026
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Where's my R2? New website to estimate your delivery timeline.
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Nicely done! Thanks for putting it together.
Jun 5, 2026
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R2 as our only car
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This is a great idea. The R2 is a brand new vehicle. It will likely have teething problems that you should be ready for. Sell the...
Jun 3, 2026
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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Look at those testing conditions. There’s not a wiper or heating element on earth that would do well in those circumstances.
May 25, 2026
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Location of the 12v battery in the R2?
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Honestly shocked Rivian didn’t redesign for a lithium 12v battery like Tesla did. Tesla had numerous 12v issues and failures with the...
May 19, 2026
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Location of the 12v battery in the R2?
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May 19, 2026
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Location of the 12v battery in the R2?
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It’s number 60 on this diagram
May 19, 2026
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"Design Yours" link on R2 website
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I do. I don't give a F about Gen3 with LiDAR. :) Zero factor in buying the R2 for me.
May 14, 2026
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"Design Yours" link on R2 website
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My take, if you absolutely need the advanced driver+ autonomy, wait for the latest hardware and the software to be installed before your...
May 14, 2026
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Friend bought ModelY after keeping R1S for a day, and after learning about R2
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Ehh, it depends on what your idea of "fun" is. I can have a lot of fun in my Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range. The thing is super fast...
May 12, 2026
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How Many R2's Have Been Manufactured
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using System.Security.Cryptography; int rivianR2ManufacturedToDate = RandomNumberGenerator.GetInt32(100, 1000);
May 2, 2026
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Are There Alternatives to Rivian Level2 Charger?
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I have had two of the original Tesla wall “chargers” since 2015. They have been completely trouble free. After literally 1,000’s of...
Apr 30, 2026
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CEO RJ Scaringe gets $403M Pay Package
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Man, is that a cringe article. Did he meet the goals to earn that pay? Yes or no? My understanding is that most of his compensation...
Apr 28, 2026
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Why I won't be waiting for Gen3 Autonomy+ hardware on R2
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I agree. If it comes with the LE and I have it, I'll probably use it occasionally. If I wait and have to pay for it later, chances are I...
Apr 27, 2026
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R2 customer production started today! R2 configurator / ordering starts June
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Sometimes you accidentally buy pants with longer legs than you thought. I've been there before.
Apr 22, 2026
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BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy
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That was my question reading this as well. A particularly laughable conclusion in light of the other big thread here about the lawsuits...
Apr 22, 2026
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Please Help, My R1S is Bleeding Kilowatts
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Looks like Rivian might have responded to my request and fixed this problem with 2026.07. Thank you! "Fixed a rare issue that caused...
Apr 13, 2026
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R2 soft close frunk and “Dynamic Roof”
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I foresee Dynamic Glass roof down the road as an extra option.
Apr 6, 2026
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R2 at Venice Beach Block Party (Catalina Cove, Launch Green, Half Moon Grey, Glacier White, Midnight Black)
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Apr 5, 2026
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R2 soft close frunk and “Dynamic Roof”
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Not technically a powered up - the only powered part is what releases the latch, then the upward motion comes from gas struts/"springs"...
Apr 4, 2026
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R2 at Venice Beach Block Party (Catalina Cove, Launch Green, Half Moon Grey, Glacier White, Midnight Black)
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It is due to the sheer number of EV’s out here. In the neighborhood around the Venice space yesterday (unfortunately the only place to...
Apr 4, 2026
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R2 soft close frunk and “Dynamic Roof”
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I was able to answer one of my two questions about the R2 at the Venice event yesterday. I confirmed that the R2 has a soft close frunk...
Apr 4, 2026
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R2 at Venice Beach Block Party (Catalina Cove, Launch Green, Half Moon Grey, Glacier White, Midnight Black)
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The R2 event today required an RSVP. Otherwise the Venice space is open to the public.
Apr 3, 2026
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R2 at Venice Beach Block Party (Catalina Cove, Launch Green, Half Moon Grey, Glacier White, Midnight Black)
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Very disappointed they only had one R2 open to sit in while I was there. When I was there just before 11am the wait to sit in it was...
Apr 3, 2026
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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BIB? Big irritable battery? Badly integrated battery? Battery intelligently bad? Boobs in bras? Beer inside bottles? We need to know.
Apr 2, 2026
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Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway
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I hate to be a party pooper, but can we not do April Fools stuff here? It's gonna just result in confusion for peeps that just search...
Apr 1, 2026
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R2 Survey From Rivian -- We'd love to learn more about your interests, purchase intentions and expectations. Did you receive one too?
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No survey here. March 8 2024 reservation holder (Day 2?) and not a Rivian owner. I did answer the one question “would you want a...
Mar 22, 2026
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New R1 (R1S / R1T) Maintenance Schedule
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More than even that...having moisture in the brake fluid is going to cause very EXPENSIVE brake components to fail earlier.
Mar 22, 2026
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RJ Selling Rivian Stock
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$2M for the lawyers; the ex-Mrs is likely getting a lot more. Still, to repeat what (most) have said, this is a nothingburger. #moveon
Mar 19, 2026
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R2 Frunk height for manual closing?
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There is not going to be a kneel mode in the R2. The suspension is not height adjustable.
Mar 17, 2026
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