LE R2 No More Backlog

[ljubitel]

Aren't you an R1 owner? They're giving them priority so it doesn't sound that crazy.

Yeah, I am on my second R1T so I guess they thought: this dude will definitely buy the R2 as well
I think the other part of why so fast is that there are at least 3 service centers in less than 20 miles from where I live (PNW)

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[GRSmith]

I think there may be a couple things in play. Are you ordering a common configuration (e.g., save a common config as favorite), are other vehicles headed to your closest SC, how many test drives you have reserved/been on).

 

[Finnster]

I think there may be a couple things in play. Are you ordering a common configuration (e.g., save a common config as favorite), are other vehicles headed to your closest SC, how many test drives you have reserved/been on).

I thought when you placed the reservation and did the deposit, the only thing it asked/saved was if you want a LE or not. I never picked colors or options when I placed my reservation.

Maybe I missed something

 

[GRSmith]

You can go into your account and configure one and then save that configuration as a favorite.

 

[Finnster]

You can go into your account and configure one and then save that configuration as a favorite.

I guess you save it by hitting the “heart” at the top. I totally missed that.

 

[benk016]

I’m guessing there is an extremely strong correlation between physical location of the reservee and the capacity of the associated delivery center. For instance I had an expiring October EV lease but am located 175 miles from the Oklahoma City SC where I took delivery. That center has had very few deliveries and thus ample capacity to handle my delivery. I reserved May 28, Ordered July 28, and took delivery August 14.

If you’re located adjacent to an SC with potentially huge backlog, it goes to reason your invite might be delayed. Also, my R2 was transported from the factory by truck. Those being transported by rail might be experiencing logistical constraints that are causing serious delivery delays which might be cascading into delayed invitations.

I'm near Tulsa about 115 miles from the OKC SC, and have a day one reservation and still just have an Aug-Sept order window.

 

[strykerwsu]

I said i would report back when the invite came. I placed a new reservation on June 16 and today, exactly 9 weeks later, I was invited to order a launch edition. So I think we can call it. The original reservation backlog is now done (at least for the launch edition). It took a few weeks longer than I would.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/i’m-a-little-surprised-no-r2-flips-yet.60180/post-1021364

Day 1, 2 R1's, no order link yet. Supposed to be SOON

 

[strykerwsu]

I took delivery of my R2 last Friday at the Oklahoma City SC. I was their third delivery. It was 2.5 weeks from order to delivery. My choice of location was no doubt instrumental in rapid delivery. Those living on the coasts or urban areas with high EV adoption rates appear to have longer waits. My R2 was delivered to the SC by truck…so train logistics were avoided.

Didnt help me, as that is where I would take delivery.

 

[s4wrxttcs]

Does anyone know how long you have from the time you get the invite to the time you need to order?

They keep sending me reminder emails.

 

[Zathras]

They have said you don’t lose you place in line. But eventually all reservations will be fulfilled. I wouldn’t push getting a Launch Edition past February though.
I’m sure they will announce a cut-off date before that happens.

 

[Jeremy3292]

Does anyone know how long you have from the time you get the invite to the time you need to order?

They keep sending me reminder emails.

As long as you want. I waited over 2 months for forest green and coastal cloud after receiving order invite.

 

[SolidTHX1138]

I don’t know the selection criteria Rivian uses for invites other that what they say and has been discussed here and elsewhere. But I am a 3/7/24 @1:39 PM ET reservation holder who got aug-sept window in june 30 email, 8/11 invite and invite for coastal cloud order today, so I’m lucky (ordered today). But based on Rivian emails and suspicions about how Rivian chooses invites i would guess additional factors beyond choosing “definitely plan to order R2” in rivian app include:

-Demo drive record (i did two, one before 6/30)
-How many times you go to Rivian app to ‘explore’
-Putting at least one LE configuration in favorites
-Following links in R2 promotional emails

Maybe makes no difference but i did all of these things.

I don't think any of that is a factor
- I was within minutes of the unveiling
- I live in Illinois, 150 miles from factory, visited Normal when Rivian sent invite to open house for R2/R3
- I work walking distance to and live <10 miles from Buffalo Grove service center (probably where I will end up picking up)
- My favorite has been set since instructed to do so
- Two demo drives. On my second demo drive, I asked the Rivian does the color matter matter to get soon, Esker Silver vs Half Moon Gray? He said "no"

Also, I'm planning to unsubscribe to Rivian marketing mailing list because it seems like they are just trolling me. The emails subject are crafted in a way to make you think it's the invite, but turns out to be some BS.

I'm totally convinced the invites are more of a lottery than any logical order.

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