5,000+ R2 Production Milestone (VIN 5400 Assigned)

[Ps702]

I am honestly starting to question whether there will even be demand for that amount of output each year. Rivian will need the $45k R2 variant, but with 275mile range that likely will be another cherry picked EPA result. While Tesla offers Model Y Prem RWD at $46k with 357mile range, that delivers more than that at highway speeds. How many customers are there for an "Adventure" vehicle that is RWD and has little range?

The adventure angle was a way to create a brand. I don't believe most people care about that component in a vehicle.

The EV market is a small subset of the US auto market. Tesla has the mindshare of that small subset, Unfortunately.
For me and many others, the SUV form factor, the superior interior, and not being a raised sedan like the Y, is the reason to get an R2.

Rivian needs to expand internationally and get moving on R3 as a cost effective variant, if possible.
My suspicion is the battery cost makes a more affordable EV not possible, regardless of what we hear in the media.

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[ksurfier]

Does anyone know if the 21" wheel option results in a faster delivery? I saw 5-10 R2s ready for pickup in Van Nuys and it seemed that all of them had 21" rims...curious if anyone knows/has any other clues (sorry if discussed elsewhere - haven't done much digging)?

 

[emroch]

Does anyone know if the 21" wheel option results in a faster delivery? I saw 5-10 R2s ready for pickup in Van Nuys and it seemed that all of them had 21" rims...curious if anyone knows/has any other clues (sorry if discussed elsewhere - haven't done much digging)?

I doubt it makes any difference. To my recollection the ordering page did not adjust the estimate window for the different wheels (though maybe one is 4-7 and the other is 5-8, but both are shown as 4-8, who knows?).

Even if the factory is batching vehicles with the same wheels on the line, by the time they get to the rail yard, wait for a train to their destination, and then ultimately get on a truck to the service center, any batches from the factory are likely to be thoroughly shuffled.

What you're oberserving is likely just that the 21" is the more popular (and free) choice, so you're likely to see more of them.

 

[ksurfier]

I doubt it makes any difference. To my recollection the ordering page did not adjust the estimate window for the different wheels (though maybe one is 4-7 and the other is 5-8, but both are shown as 4-8, who knows?).

Even if the factory is batching vehicles with the same wheels on the line, by the time they get to the rail yard, wait for a train to their destination, and then ultimately get on a truck to the service center, any batches from the factory are likely to be thoroughly shuffled.

What you're oberserving is likely just that the 21" is the more popular (and free) choice, so you're likely to see more of them.

Yeah, I was just a little surprised to see that many as the $2,000 upgrade to 20" seems like a no-brainer...but maybe the 21" is more popular than I thought...

 

[Jonger1150]

perhaps your spec isn't being ordered as much.

An old Subspace player eh?

 

[asellus]

An old Subspace player eh?

Yessir! Blue_J here. :>

 

[windshieldfarmer]

Does anyone know if the 21" wheel option results in a faster delivery? I saw 5-10 R2s ready for pickup in Van Nuys and it seemed that all of them had 21" rims...curious if anyone knows/has any other clues (sorry if discussed elsewhere - haven't done much digging)?

Hard to tell….Ive been shocked at how fast I’ve been able to secure an R2. Original reservation with a documented expiring BMW EV lease 5/28/2026, Order invite and submitted 7/28/2026, delivery scheduled in OKCY 8/14/2026. Glacial White on 20s with spare tire. I’m guessing I selected a “popular” selection that was production anticipated.

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