R2 / R3 harness info posted by RJ:
The R2 harness improves massively over the R1 Gen 2 harness. Building on the backbone of our network architecture and zonal ECUs, we focused on ease of install in the plant and overall simplification through integrated design — less wires, less clips and far...
https://www.ocbj.com/oc-homepage/rivian-signs-95k-sq-ft-lease-near-irvine-hq/
May 19, 2025
"Rivian Automotive Inc. is leasing another 95,000 square feet of industrial space at Jamboree Business Park, across the street from its Irvine headquarters.
The electric vehicle maker signed a lease...
Just posted by RJ:
I love the packaging on Maximus — the drive unit for R2. It has a side mounted inverter that utilizes flat area at the end of the motor to minimize the length of bus bars, keeping them light and efficient. The large planar shape also allows all processing and power...
Yea glad to see the new New York / Long Island location. Here's an article on the Roslyn Space - https://longislandinsider.com/business/rivian-long-island-dealership-roslyn/
El Segundo Location: 850 Pacific Coast Hwy #116 El Segundo, CA 90245
https://rivian.com/spaces/elsegundo
Roslyn Location: 1073 Northern Blvd Roslyn, NY 11576
https://rivian.com/spaces/roslyn
Article written about the Roslyn Rivian Spaces...
RJ just said this:
“Today on an R1 you can get on the highway and take your hands off the wheel, and the vehicle drives itself. That’s going to expand from highways to point-to-point so you get in your car in your driveway, put in an address, and it drives itself. Then we expand from there to...
Dune R1T and R1S are now showing in the R1 Shop (spotted by @Hilbe)
R1S Dune: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=CHRIS1332989&SORT=Featured&MODEL=R1S&INVENTORY_TYPE=NEW_VEHICLE_CONFIG&TRANSFER_FEE=ALL_MATCHES&BLD=BLD-TDR1S
R1T Dune...
Link to earnings/shareholder letter:
https://downloads.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/CgJi4zWSk36Q5qX4pYfVH/26a5b919c4b5c8563312c87d8e6bb21e/EX_-_99.2_1Q25_Shareholder_Letter.pdf
Check out the R2 validation builds (from the shareholder letter) :clap:
https://stories.rivian.com/software-update-2025-14
Our latest software update is here. Check out what’s new:
⚡ Spotify DJ has a personalized AI guide spin the soundtrack for your drive
⚡ Saved searches lets you find your favorites faster on streaming platforms
⚡ Smarter driver profiles can...
Yes it's officially up and running. Confirmed/announced by Rivian last week:
Our Rivian Adventure Network site in Pismo Beach, CA, is live. Featuring 6 DC fast chargers, including 2 trailer-friendly chargers, the site opens up Hwy 101. Enjoy the coast at nearby Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/roy-bledsoe-092b33275_rivian-stayadventurous-activity-7321886642049347584-2sfi
New Rivian Service Center is open in East Syracuse, NY.
Officially announced by Rivian:
We’re happy to welcome @HelloFresh / @factormeals as our first major fleet customer since we opened van sales to the public earlier this year. With 70 Rivian Commercial Vans now helping deliver fresh food sustainably across the U.S, they’ve already saved 20,000...
Just saw it announced:
Specs & pics:
https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/rwd-long-range-model-cybertruck-launched-in-us-362-miles-range-w-soft-tonneau.39714/
Rivian R2 / R3 battery pack pics posted by RJ.
Specs:
• Three large modules. 256 cells each.
• 768 cells per pack
• Battery pack is structural
"Our R2 battery pack is made up of three large modules that have 256 cells each for a total of 768 cells per pack. The pack is a structural part of...
Cargo storage patent posted by @Hilbe
Rivian has a patent application made public which appears to feature an R3. The filing is for a "vehicle cargo storage apparatus". This could be used to make the R3 a much more capable vehicle by giving additional storage. 🔥