Until the end of time…..
https://stories.rivian.com/r2-launch-june-9-2026
When I get my invite, how long do I have to act?
You can order whenever you are ready, however trims, options and pricing can change based on availability. Your configuration and pricing are not locked until you place your order and receive a confirmation from us.
I assume it will cost the same , you just won't get autonomy plus and tow package for freeSo I’m guessing that whenever the Launch edition “runs out” and you buy the “regular” Performance edition, it will cost more? It’s hard to tell from the current pricing, whether to take advantage of the current Performance trim.
If that's the case, I'll wait until I get it with the RAP1. I hope they clarify that. Not sure I'd sacrifice Autonomy+ and tow package for free to get it though when there are still so many questions about the capabilities of gen 2.Based on people's invitation estimates from yesterday, the launch edition will remain available at least through the end of the year, probably into next year. At some point they will cut it off and you'll only be able to buy a "regular" Performance trim, and I doubt having a reservation will change that when the time comes. I suspect they will make an announcement though, its not like one day at midnight the launch package will just disappear.
My speculation is that the launch edition will last until MY28 comes out (presumably with LIDAR+RAP1), so MY27 Performance trims will all be launch editions.
Personally, I'm not expecting the Launch Package to overlap with the RAP1. Maybe they'll be available during the same time period, but I suspect it's going to be "get autonomy+ and tow package for free" or "get lidar and rap1 for free" (ie no base price change). Maybe lidar will be an upgrade option though? Not sure.If that's the case, I'll wait until I get it with the RAP1. I hope they clarify that. Not sure I'd sacrifice Autonomy+ and tow package for free to get it though when there are still so many questions about the capabilities of gen 2.
My purchase window is November-December, with 4-8 weeks for delivery. So I'm right at the transition point. I'm sure Rivian will clarify what the choices are going to be. I would not mind paying for the Autnomy+ if I would get LiDAR/RAP1 and Tow Package for free. (You should work for Rivian marketing! What a great idea!)Personally, I'm not expecting the Launch Package to overlap with the RAP1. Maybe they'll be available during the same time period, but I suspect it's going to be "get autonomy+ and tow package for free" or "get lidar and rap1 for free" (ie no base price change). Maybe lidar will be an upgrade option though? Not sure.
If you currently have a reservation, you should be able to get a launch edition. If you're not in a hurry, it shouldn't hurt to wait till the end of the year to see where RAP1 lands and what their strategy is. Keep an eye on any news though in case they announce changes that will affect reservation holders.
When making my R2 reservation, Rivian was very clear in asking whether I was"definitely" interested in the "R2 Performance with Launch Package" or not.The one thing you have to be aware of is that as of now, the PERFORMANCE edition is the only one they are selling and shipping. The PREMIUM (which makes no sense in name.....Premium should have been the TOP of the line model name, but I digress), isn't available until later in the year. That is the one we configured and got a message that said it wil be available between December and Feb.
We are trying to get our reservation moved to the PERFORMANCE edition.