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The Rivian R2 Squeezed Out Six Extra Miles Of Range With This Innovative Design

Rivian engineers hid the rear wiper for the upcoming R2 inside of the tailgate. Here's why they did it.

InsideEVs · Feb 13

'A Better Product': What Rivian Learned From The R1 To Make The R2

Rivian engineers and designers say they took customer feedback seriously from the R1S and R1T to make the R2. Among them: two glove boxes.

InsideEVs · Feb 10

I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People

Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know.

InsideEVs · Feb 10

Rivian R3: Everything We Know

When a silver Rivian R3 prototype rolled on stage during the automaker’s R2 reveal event on March 7, the audience’s eyes sparkled and jaws dropped, followed by cheerful whistling and whooping. Few other EVs have triggered such enthusiastic reactions in recent memory.

InsideEVs · May 28, 2024

Rivian R3 Design Was Inspired By Some Of The Greatest Names In Rallying

The design team had the gravel-throwing Lancia Delta Integrale and Audi Quattro coupe from the 1980s on the image board.

InsideEVs · Mar 13, 2024

Here's Why The Rivian R2 And R3 Have The Charge Door On The 'Wrong' Side

One of the most controversial design decisions of the Rivian R2 and R3 is the charge port location. We finally find out why Rivian placed it on the right side.

InsideEVs · Mar 8, 2024

Rivian R2 Won't Get Air Suspension, Will Be Dynamically 'Better' Than R1

The Rivian R2 will also get a camp kitchen, but it's design will likely be different from the original unit seen on the R1T.

InsideEVs · Mar 7, 2024