Rivian shocks with R2, R3, R3X reveals! $45K starting price, 0-60 under 3 secs, 300+ miles range, NACS port

[vbrad26]

As an owner of multiple generations of GTI...I am NOT mad at that little R3!

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[Snacktime]

Hope VW doesn't sue them before I can get one! I really like it, I need a rally car with a warranty!

 

[Imaginary Friend]

The R3X sounds like a hoot for commuting to work...

 

[TNcoupe]

Think this is the pic yall are looking for.

 

[cr117]

Interesting that Rivian is pushing all their chips to the center at a time when Americans have decided that EV's aren't what they are cracked up to be. I get it, it's not like they had a choice, EV's is what they do.

But with EV demand slowing, Ford cutting Lightning production in half and deeply discounting the Mach-E, Mercedes pulling back on their all electric promise, and Tesla f-ing up the market, it doesn't seem like a good time to be debuting a bunch of new EV models.

Here we go!

1. Rivian is an EV company. It should be clear to you why they're announcing a new EV model.
2. EV demand isn't slowing, sales and market share continue to trend upwards. It's just that the demand not living up to the originally forecasted adoption rate, which is why manufacturers are cutting production.
3. The market is overly saturated with expensive EVs, which explains the slowing adoption rate. The announcement of the R2 and R3 is Rivian's attempt to correct this.

Any time there's even a whiff of EV sales slowing, haters will jump in with their memes and the misinformation starts flowing. Like or not, EVs are not going anywhere anytime soon. Expectations just need to be reset and the market needs to adjust to meet actual demand.

 

[5280Bronco]

Think this is the pic yall are looking for.

That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw it. lancia delta integrale for sure.

 

[DarthLincoln]

Love it!! But then I got one of these (on the left):

I also like the R3X wheels. Reminds me of the cool Everglades wheels.

 

[FleshTuxedo]

R2 reservation made earlier!

 

[prospectfour]

Here we go!

1. Rivian is an EV company. It should be clear to you why they're announcing a new EV model.
2. EV demand isn't slowing, sales and market share continue to trend upwards. It's just that the demand not living up to the originally forecasted adoption rate, which is why manufacturers are cutting production.
3. The market is overly saturated with expensive EVs, which explains the slowing adoption rate. The announcement of the R2 and R3 is Rivian's attempt to correct this.

Any time there's even a whiff of EV sales slowing, haters will jump in with their memes and the misinformation starts flowing. Like or not, EVs are not going anywhere anytime soon. Expectations just need to be reset and the market needs to adjust to meet actual demand.

Most Americans aren't necessarily anti-EV. We're anti $75k "luxury" EV.

New ICE vehicles can still be had in the $25k range which EV manufacturers have yet to be able to touch. Until then the appeal is very narrow.

 

[TigerBronco]

Hey everyone! (from the ARS Technica article):



Anyone want to get on a reservation train again?!

First half of 2026? They may be challenged to still be alive as a company by that point.

I really like the looks, just don't know if the company will survive that long.

 

[WarthogJr]

Most Americans aren't necessarily anti-EV. We're anti $75k "luxury" EV.

New ICE vehicles can still be had in the $25k range which EV manufacturers have yet to be able to touch. Until then the appeal is very narrow.

But we’re continually being told that EV’s are “affordable.”

 

[PrepVet]

Interesting that Rivian is pushing all their chips to the center at a time when Americans have decided that EV's aren't what they are cracked up to be. I get it, it's not like they had a choice, EV's is what they do.

But with EV demand slowing, Ford cutting Lightning production in half and deeply discounting the Mach-E, Mercedes pulling back on their all electric promise, and Tesla f-ing up the market, it doesn't seem like a good time to be debuting a bunch of new EV models.

I mean, what do you expect them to do, develop an ICE solution?

Answers itself right there. lol

But Rivian is really at a teetering point for their future. They make a cool product, it has it's growing pains with quality but seems better than Tesla, but their product is very niche'. We will see if they can keep afloat long enough to make an actually affordable short commuter car.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

New ICE vehicles can still be had in the $25k range which EV manufacturers have yet to be able to touch.

Stick shift Nissan Versa is still under $18k. Not that I recommend one, but...

 

[Rumbloki]

That R3 is pretty sweet. I'm really excited to see what electric cars come out in the next 10 years and the advancements in that field. I bet I will buy an electric car by then

670hp Charger EV 2024
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550hp Charger I6 TT 2024

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[CarGuy]

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