First sight of the R3X and R2 at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show - by @Hilbe
More R3 pics
I had never noticed this detail / feature before -- double glove box in the R3X
Thought this was an informative video... bonus points given for Rivian on cover image :like:
"There’s a lot of talk and information about EV tires. Some of it’s good. Some of it’s wrong. Most of it is somewhere in between. In this video we try to cut through the opinions, hype, and propaganda...
https://electrek.co/2024/03/15/rivian-rivn-hyundai-us-ev-registration-growth-january/
Rivian related portions:
Rivian and Hyundai were among the leaders in EV registration growth. Rivian’s R1S led the growth while Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 picked up the pace.
With Kia and Genesis included, Hyundai...
R1X trademark filing:
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90561545&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch
And remember this prototype spied in 2019?
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/possible-first-peek-at-rivian-r2-future-rally-model.40/
That could be...
New pic of the R1T.
Cool slogan they have hung up permanently in Rivian's Detroit headquarter office - OF ALL THE PATHS YOU TAKE IN LIFE, MAKE SURE A FEW ARE DIRT.
I was thinking that the R1T and R1S will basically be the first electric vehicles that may be widely used for off roading, which brings up new issues such as whether the battery packs will be adequately protected.
THey've said that the battery packs use a carbon composite shell along with a...
Tesla just announced that it's going to close down most store locations while retaining a some gallery and showcase locations. So you won't be able to order a Tesla in store anymore and can only do it online.
Has Rivian said what its stores / sales model will be? No way I'd buy a car without...
I see that the R1T and R1S has a payload capacity of 1,700-1,800 lbs and R1T can tow an incredible 11,000 lbs while the R1S can tow 7,700 lbs. That blows away any mid-size SUV/truck currently available.
Those #'s sound great on paper and I have plans to use mine for some towing but I'm...