The all-new 2027 R2 is Rivian’s new entry-level compact SUV, initially launching only as a 656-hp AWD Performance trim. The Premium arrives before the end of 2026, while the Standard will be here in ...

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our Rivian R2 first drive, BYD going nuts on flash ...

On the Rivian R2’s center display, a black warning card sits over the vehicle graphic. The message is blunt: “Critical battery issue. Service vehicle immediately.” A red battery icon sits beneath the ...

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Short of anywhere other than Marin County, Utah might just take the cake as the true home of Rivian. Towering snowy peaks resplendent in lush trees at lower elevations during late-Spring made for the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. This week, Rivian launched orders of its midsize R2 battery-electric ...

With customer deliveries for the $60k 2026 Rivian R2 Performance Launch Package beginning today, the electric vehicle company has finally announced plans for its long-promised entry-level R2 model.

The Rivian R2's arrival comes at a difficult time for electric cars. They're more politically polarized than ever, and legislation around the world has shifted away from their rapid ascension. And yet ...

After years of driving everything from Ferraris to Lamborghinis, I didn’t expect a $45,000 electric crossover to become my favorite new vehicle of the year. The Rivian R2 offers major improvements, ...

The 2026 R2 Performance Launch Package has AWD, 656 hp, hits 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Rivian promises breakthrough AI features later this year. PARK CITY, Utah – Rivian promises one breakthrough feature ...

Rivian provided flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, Utah, and accommodation so Ars could drive the R2. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. This month, Rivian begins customer deliveries ...

“Iteration” is the mindset of tech companies, in contrast with legacy automakers, which generally seek to milk as much use out of the investment in a particular design as possible. Rivian displays ...