Why Rivian is holding the $45,000 base model R2 until ‘late 2027’

Rivian spent the last two years promoting the R2 as a $45,000 SUV. But buyers won’t be able to pay that price until late next year — if at all.

Rivian R2 launch: Here’s what $57,990 gets you

Two years after revealing what its affordable next-generation EV would look like, Rivian has shared all of the pricing, colors, and performance specs for its upcoming R2 SUV. And like so many new car releases, it’s complicated. The bottom line: Rivian’…

Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M for industrial AI-powered robots

The startup, which was created by Rivian founder RJ Scaringe, is looking to train on data from, and deploy in, Rivian’s factory.

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit

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OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse

A 61-year-old worker died on Thursday after reportedly getting stuck between a truck trailer and a loading dock.

Rivian is betting its future on one of the fastest EV launches in US history

If Rivian reaches its R2 sales target in 2026, it will be one of the fastest ramp-ups ever of a new EV in the United States.

TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense

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Rivian adds Apple Watch app to control EVs from your wrist

Rivian’s new Apple Watch app lets drivers lock, unlock, check charge levels and control climate settings directly from their wrist, expanding the company’s connected EV ecosystem.
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Rivian owners will soon be able to access vehicle controls using their Apple Watch

Rivian is launching a companion app that pairs with Apple Watch in the coming week.

Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025
Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025

Amazon is committed to adding 100,000 Rivian electric vans to its delivery fleet by 2030. And, if 2025 is any indication, they’re well on their way — the company grew its Rivian van fleet by more than 50% in 2025, alone.

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