However, it will not use R2's platform, either, but the Volkswagen Group Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The SSP is an 800-volt architecture, unlike Rivian R2, which uses a 400-volt architecture.

Bensaid said Rivian’s upcoming R2, a midsize Tesla Model Y competitor, is a major key to the deal. "R2 is the platform that will underpin actually all future EV products at VW," Bensaid said in ...

Bensaid said Rivian’s upcoming R2, a midsize Tesla Model Y competitor, is a major key to the deal. "R2 is the platform that will underpin actually all future EV products at VW," Bensaid said in ...

Can’t wait for folks to get to drive R2 — it’s sooo good!! Of course, Rivian’s founder is going to say the R2 is good, but when RJ says it, it’s easy to genuinely believe him.

Rivian showcased creative camouflage for R2 prototypes prepared to start testing on public roads and off-road trails as the EV startup seeks real-world feedback ...

Rivian shows off its unique R2 wraps inspired by nature. Aside from the Instagram post, Rivian also shared more images of its R2 wraps (seen below) in a blog post that features an interesting Q&A ...

Rivian is preparing the R2 compact crossover for the planned launch in 2026, and we learn new things about it with every day that passes. Unveiled to an enthusiastic crowd in March 2024, the ...

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card and 32GB of RAM is $900 off from Dell, for a lowered price of $2,700.

RJ posted the comparison image above to Instagram this afternoon, detailing just how much more streamlined the R2’s body harness design will be compared to the Gen 2 R1 BEVs. The Rivian CEO ...

Amazon still has some retired LEGO sets available for purchase.This super detailed to-scale R2-D2 set was retired in January 2025, but you can still pick it up for $221.27 (8% off).Star Wars has a ...

Rivian said on its earnings call this week that the electric R2 SUV will still begin production in the first half of 2026 and will still start at around $45,000.; The company has started ...

Source: @RJScaringe/X R2 images look cool, but don’t get too excited about its wheels. The two Rivian R2 images above were posted by Scaringe on X yesterday evening with the following caption ...