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Mountain Driving Range
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Maybe? I was getting 3.2 MPK with the R1S Max pack loaner I had over a 7 day period (My LE R1S is significantly less, though I have...
Yesterday at 6:21 AM
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R2 Range Limitations and Rivian's Response
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It's looking like the numbers are the numbers regarding highway range. I'm not sure how much Rivian will be able to squeeze with the...
Yesterday at 5:49 AM
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Tony S's post
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R2 Range Limitations and Rivian's Response
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I don’t see anything wrong in here that requires Rivian to do anything different. EPA estimates are NOT highway range estimates @70 mph...
Yesterday at 5:46 AM
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250 miles is the pure highway range that has been identified in limited testing. It is NOT the same as EPA rated range and does not...
Yesterday at 5:42 AM
SlaterGS
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Mountain Driving Range
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I feel like this keeps getting overlooked. Everyone keeps talking about “real-world range” and saying that RJ misled us, when in...
Yesterday at 5:40 AM
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Mountain Driving Range
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Well, you won't be driving 70mph all the time , due to traffic, speed limits in most areas we'll below 70, so maybe
Yesterday at 5:28 AM
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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There's something about the "ratios" that never quite clicked with me either. Not terrible, just not great for a "sporty" vehicle ('21...
Monday at 12:58 PM
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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/s ??
Monday at 12:07 PM
SlaterGS
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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Sounds legit: 1/4- Mile: 11.4 sec @ 26mph
Monday at 11:34 AM
SlaterGS
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CharonPDX's post
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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Anyone that actually believed R2 would be as efficient as Model Y wasn't paying attention to physics. I am not at all surprised by this...
Jul 29, 2026
SlaterGS
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soysaucing's post
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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Breaking news: Rivian couldn't defy physics
Jul 29, 2026
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kurtlikevonnegut's post
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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"I bought this hammer to kill flies in my house but now I have tons of holes in my walls!"
Jul 29, 2026
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NinjaWrap's post
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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"I really wanted to buy a Bronco but found the mpg was worse than a Toyota Venza on the highway. So mad."
Jul 29, 2026
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Shoeshear's post
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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Am I the only one who thinks that this is neither surprising nor that bad? 2.8 mi/kWh is pretty good for a brick and pretty much...
Jul 29, 2026
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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The only thing that's fishy is your alleged application of logic. It's really not difficult to understand that the EPA testing that...
Jul 29, 2026
SlaterGS
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R2 vs 1980s Golf MK1 size comparison
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This is the size comparison I have been waiting for.
Jul 28, 2026
SlaterGS
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Traded the Tri Motor R1T for an R2 - The R2 is impressing me more and more
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Why I Traded My Rivian R1T Tri Max for a Rivian R2 The biggest reason I traded my Rivian R1T Tri Max for the R2 was the amount of...
Jul 28, 2026
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R2 Off-Road Ability Test Video -- Great Size, Limited Flex
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Considering that 95% of these will be commuters (just like the Model Y), finding their way to the local Starbucks, Whole Foods, Trader...
Jul 28, 2026
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bobdod's post
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R2 Orders / VIN / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats 📊
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If they'd hurry up and release point to point autonomous the dang things could just drive themselves to customers. Save tons of time.
Jul 20, 2026
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Rally-Inspired White Wheels on R1S
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Thanks, yeah, while the white isn't a perfect match, I wouldn't describe it as a contrast with cream/sand in person. Curious how others...
Jul 20, 2026
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Rally-Inspired White Wheels on R1S
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Love white wheels, but struggling with the cream/sand paint contrast on the R1. Not similar/dis-similar enough for my liking. Sexy...
Jul 20, 2026
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Sojhinn's post
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R1T 12v Bed Power, Some Wheels Going on Sale Soonish and... R2 Projects!
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Our first customer with the wheels did us a solid and took some golden hour pics.
Jul 8, 2026
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R2 debadge?
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I may be in the minority, but I like the bading. I am glad it isn't some annoyingly large badging or that it is embossed into the metal...
Jul 6, 2026
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racekarl's post
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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Another Gen 1 Quad R1T owner who just drove the R2 yesterday. I found the tuning of the R2 accelerator pedal easier to drive...
Jul 6, 2026
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Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts?
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I just ordered these along with the 12V battery monitor ohmmu recommends. I used the discount code “GET5” to get 5% off everything...
Jul 6, 2026
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Video: R2 owner demonstrating charging session at Tesla Supercharger
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OP used the card on file, the charging started right away, displayed at 185KW starting from 20% SOC. The question is when did it derate...
Jul 6, 2026
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R2's A/C performance in really hot weather?
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So it "works". Great! What about the sound inside and outside of the cabin? How is the vibration in the steering wheel or pedals? My...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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The accelerator feel is all software. It's mapped differently between the drive modes in the R1, and it's different in the R2. For all...
Jul 2, 2026
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Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model?
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Minivan with the highest ground clearance is 6.9" (Sienna), only two with AWD (Sienna and certain Pacifica trims), and most offer around...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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It's a little lighter and less travel than the Gen1 R1. Don't have my Gen2 here to compare that also though
Jul 2, 2026
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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For every report of "oh no, something is terribly wrong", there's more people picking up their vehicles that are just fine and the...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Good to hear that sport "fixed" it for you, as I suspected it might. I kept in AP because I was most interested in efficiency and it was...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Thoughts on the Gen2 Dual Motor Performance Max Pack loaner: Higher-resolution cameras are a nice upgrade. Autonomy is genuinely...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Thanks for sharing the efficiency comparison, it's really helpful. I just got a Gen 2 R1T and am glad to hear that the throttle feel...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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I should've taken a photo, but it got hit by a rock on the highway in the bottom left corner and the point of impact caused a very large...
Jul 2, 2026
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Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model?
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Personally, I would like to see the R1S with captains chairs and then 3 in the back to still support 7 passengers.
Jul 2, 2026
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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Adding to what’s already said, current communication between dispenser and non-Tesla vehicles (plus vehicle’s OEM) does not include...
Jul 2, 2026
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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You won't get the membership rate doing this method. But it will charge your vehicle and put the cost on whatever card you have on-file...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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Do some calf raises.
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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I feel that, once you learn to feather the accelerator to control acceleration and braking, it becomes second nature in about a week...
Jul 2, 2026
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Gear Guard can already set to be deactivated at home on the R1S and R1T so I wouldn't expect them to remove that from the R2. And yes on...
Jul 2, 2026
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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Have a CC on file in your Rivian account.
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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Hold up. I can just drive up to a supercharger, hook up my adapter, plug it into my Rivian and it should start charging? I've always...
Jul 2, 2026
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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You do realize that Rivians can coast, right? Look at the power meter next time you're on a flat, straight road. No power, no regen...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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If you have driven both and are comparing, please indicate whether you are comparing a Gen1 or Gen2 R1. I noticed the Gen2 required a...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Reclining seat ≠adjustable headrest The post you quoted said "adjustable recline" on rear seats and you then state the front does not...
Jul 2, 2026
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Will the $45k Rivian R2 actually happen?
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Price absolutely matters for a lot of buyers, although many of those people probably aren't on this forum. That said, I'm not convinced...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Maybe your mind is still stuck on the headrest, but the front (IE driver and shotgun seat) absolutely can adjust the recline. Not sure...
Jul 2, 2026
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Not trying to be pedantic here, but the post I quoted specifically said "Not removable" and then quoted an article that says "not easily...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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