First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game

Ars Technica
By Michael Teo Van RunkleJun 9, 2026, 9:00 am238 ptsTop
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 of the highly anticipated R2 model that aims to bring the startup’s aspirational adventure lifestyle to the…

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