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  1. Viking80

    R2 Validation Units first look. Production reconfirmed to begin first half 2026 at starting price of $45K.

    Yeah, if validation builds are happening now, it’ll be ~12 months. Let’s hope for May ā€˜26.
  2. Viking80

    R2 / R3 battery pack photos from RJ

    Don’t believe everything AI gives you.
  3. Viking80

    R2 / R3 battery pack photos from RJ

    The R2 appears to be ribbon cooling on both sides of each 4695 cell. The R1 modules (2170 cell) were bottom plate cooled and shared between a top and bottom set of cells. Either option is acceptable as long as the thermal system is sized right. Hopefully with the larger cell and ribbon cooling...
  4. Viking80

    R2 / R3 battery pack photos from RJ

    Keep in mind when they cycle test cells, it’s in a thermal chamber at a constant temp and cycles between charge and discharge with only a short break in between. There is no liquid cooling. You will not use your vehicle like the cells are tested. YMMV. The way most people use their vehicle and...
  5. Viking80

    How R2 / R3 Scroll Wheels Functions Will Work (From Patent)

    Damn 700+ miles of range!!! šŸ˜„
  6. Viking80

    RJ shows R2 in e-coat!

    Why did you have to bring the location up? 14 pages of heated discussion coming up.
  7. Viking80

    R2 with Treehouse Roof Top Tent RTT (from NYC showing)

    That’s one thing I’m fine if it doesn’t make it into production. The flashlight is kind of a gimmick but could be useful. The hand warmer will get used by very few people.
  8. Viking80

    When will R2 ordering begin?

    What do you want them to release? Cost, range, and others are probably not finalized yet. I can see telling us which configuration will be built first. Maybe also telling the DCFC power rating. What else?
  9. Viking80

    R2's Pop-Out Rear Quarter Windows may also be removable (patent)

    I agree. Make these fixed and pass along the savings to the customer. People will disagree with me, but it’s adding complexity for not much customer value.
  10. Viking80

    R2's Pop-Out Rear Quarter Windows may also be removable (patent)

    Third row, split 2nd row window, trim around third row window going forward, that’s an R1S.
  11. Viking80

    Why VW is Investing $5.8 Billion Into Rivian: For Internal Organs

    I would buy an R1T the day of this announcement. I currently live 4 hours from the nearest service center.
  12. Viking80

    120V outlet in R2 / R3?

    1x 120 volt and 2x USB-C.
  13. Viking80

    When will R2 ordering begin?

    Are you sure? You might not like what you find that far in the future.
  14. Viking80

    When will R2 ordering begin?

    They probably don’t want to risk osborning R1S sales now for future R2 sales by releasing specs. Rivian needs all of the sales they can get now. Also, they are likely still negotiating prices from suppliers so Rivian probably doesn’t know what the final sale prices are going to be. If you need...
  15. Viking80

    R2 Dimensions: Cargo Space & Back Seat Width / Space (Measurements)

    Yes! I literally use car sized.com and compare everything to the older Jeep Grand Cherokee. That’s the perfect size for my needs.
  16. Viking80

    Current total number of R2 reservations?

    I can’t remember the source either, but I heard 1,000,000,000 reservations.
  17. Viking80

    Purple Gen 2 Quad R1S Spotted. Debut seems likely soon...

    I see what you did there. I agree this color is terrible.
  18. Viking80

    Q3 2024 Production / Delivery Numbers… Not good

    Profitability: if they aren’t selling as many, making a profit gets much harder. They will not be profitable anytime soon. R2: where are all of the test vehicle sightings? We are approaching one year out from Rivians R2 start of production guidance. Testing should be underway and thus mule...





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