If Rivian is listening I love the idea of the charge port being on the passenger side for street charging, but PLEASE move it to the front, that makes it work with current superchargers and when towing 👍
Yes this. I know they said they put it in back for cost savings (on the single-motor versions, all HV is in the rear, so they save on HV wiring cost keeping the charge port in the back.) But front just makes sense for towing. Especially with the current setup of Rivian Adventure Network towing stalls!
I believe street parking is 220/240 volts AC, so proximity to the car’s converter is important. However, Rivian also needs to think about its potential markets, as well as cost of repair in the event of a front-end collision. The R2 has good potential in the UK, Australia, NZ etc, so if front quarter panels are designed for NACS and CCS2 in Left and Right Hand Drive Markets, they should do well. Either way, the charge points need to be designed for CCS2 outside of North America, even if they are configured for NACS-side charging. So front right seems to be the best option all round, if towing is considered.
Personally, being an SUV person, I’m more excited about the R2 than I have been about a new EV in a long time. I agree with Alyssa’s comments of a Scandinavian vibe to the interior. The same I felt in my BMW i3.
issue is, this is coming in 2 years time, by then, what is definition of being excited could change as lots of other models and brands coming out, if this was coming end of this year, yes, but demand and expectations can change a lot in 2 years
What did you think about the port location? Do you want to carry around a bulky extension that can be lost or stolen just to charge on the largest network on the planet that consists of V3's with short cables? And will still be the case for many years to come? Or would you like it to be moved to the proper driver's side rear?
Back left is stupid. Front passenger is the way. Head in charging with a bike rack/trailer works. Curbside charging is way better. Front keeps cord more out of the way for passengers getting in and out. Frunk is ideal location to store adapters etc while those are still necessary. Still compatible with supercharger network and it's incredibly short sighted short cables. Speaking of cables, you can't carry around an extension for a liquid cooled cord.
@@michaelcummins5974 Front passenger is the best without a doubt. But they said the new battery design/placement take the front out of the picture for high power DC. Therefore, the driver's rear is their only proper choice left.
Frankly speaking Tesla has been not changing its bland design due to frugality of manufacturing. That's why Rivian is much much better looking, and more functional. In fact both Lucid and Fisker have much nicer looking EVs than Tesla.
@nevco8774 definitely true that Fisker and Lucid look nicer. The problem is that Fisker is already on its way out the door with production difficulties and lack of money. Lucid, like Tesla in the past, is burning through cash due to cost of manufacturing and only being propped up by their Arabian partners. Saving time in manufacturing saves money, which is what Tesla is doing at the moment. Hopefully after Tesla releases the cheaper next gen car will they then focus on alleviating the extreme minimalism in their more expensive lineup.
Charge port location - Front, passenger side fender between the front wheel and bumper. That is the one place where it can charge on all available public DC chargers right now. It is still on curb side for curb side charging and you'll be able to tow and hopefully not have to disconnect the trailer.
Yes, thank you. I have been preaching this for a long time. We should standardize it to be required to be in that location going forward to make like easier for charger planning etc.
the problem with its location on the R2 (now) is that for those of us in areas that get a lot of snow/ice, that area will be iced/snowed over, making it difficult to get the charge port door open.
That’s the odd thing about moving into the rear - Rivian’s own RAN charging stations almost all have a “double length” stall for vehicles towing - but they’re all designed expecting the charge port to be at the front of the vehicle. An R2 towing would need to disconnect the trailer and back in.
@@michaelcummins5974 Currently the cords are too short. But much like Tesla doing longer cords for V4, Rivian could do longer cords to solve this. (Which they’ll need to do when they open up their network to other brands anyway.)
I am way too beyond excited to get mine in 2026. I got my reservation in at 11:07am mountain time so hopefully I got in fast enough! I know a lot of R1 owners will get priority, but it is what it is. Really love this car so much already. It's gonna be perfect for Colorado!
They will not ship in 2026 gaurenteed. All EVs come out late especially when it's a small company/startup. We'll be lucky to see limited quantities in 2027
I got in within minutes of announcement. Absolutely love what Rivian is doing especially in comparison with that other company which many are saying is falling behind in innovation, value and popularity.
Really hoping for heated AND COOLED front seats! Also, a great sound system. Combine those with what we've seen already and I think I have my nest car picked out.
The design is why I’m in love with this thing. It’s just so clean without looking sparse. The size is perfect for me, and I think the proportions are even better than the R1S. For many reasons, I would never consider a Model Y, but I’m actually excited for R2. I’m just nervous about the price staying close to $45k and about what $45k will actually buy.
EmmyJune me too . I had a bad experience withe the Blazer which I loved and almost put a reservation for . I didn’t in the end I didn’t like the 2 seat colors they offered. Plus the price jumped up so bad. And when they sold out they wouldn’t even help me with questions. Now they are bugging me but I love this R2 better and at that price I am not worried about what I will get for the price because of the quality of Rivian.
@@josephjoestar515 Since you asked: 1. I don’t think it’s attractive - at all. It’s a blob. I would resent it every time I saw it in my garage. 2. The interior looks like a cost-cutting exercise, which I’m sure it was. Tesla fans use “minimalism” as a euphemism for cheap. If there’s no driver’s cluster, it’s dead to me. 3. They’re everywhere. They’re taxis. They’re Ubers. They’re the electric Camry. 4. Elon
Remember, $45k is the starting price for the most basic version / trim. So that minimally means only 1 motor in the rear, so no sub-3 second to 60mph, smallest battery pack which means less than 300 mi range, and whatever other feature they decide on to be an option. Bottom line, just with any new vehicle, one has to cut thru all the sales/marketing hype and be realistic on what they will include vs option and what you want/need included in the vehicle. E.g. I don't care about sub-3 sec to 60mph, but I do care about range and AWD because I live in the north where we get snow, so RWD is off the table. What would those few requirements translate to? Certainly more than $45k as Kyle alluded to in the video. So if you adjust your expectations and factor in those costs, whatever they happen to come out to be, you lessen your disappointment to even paying what you factored in.... beyond $45k.
@@EmmyJune212008 You do realize the Tesla looks like a cost cutting exercise because that's how you actually make one of these things for $45K? Rivian is literally not able to turn a gross profit on any of their $100K evs, so what makes you think a $45K EV will do that? Tesla has a mega price advantage over competitors in production, and if that's what their $45K EV looks like, that's the best you can build for this price. Plus this car has so many inefficient things like 21 inch wheels, square shape, etc. No chance it will get anywhere close to the efficiency of a model Y which means you will need a very expensive battery pack to achieve 300 miles of range. With an EV these days you don't want less than 240 miles of range. It can be an inconvenience to reach certain charging stations with a range that low
100% THIS ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Front right doesn’t interfere with trailers or cargo off the back. Also, like you said, would work seamlessly with Tesla’s supercharger network, and still allow for curbside charging. Seems like there’s a good argument for making front right the standard location for most EV’s going forward.
If you have a tight garage and you cannot reach the front right that’s an issue. That would be my problem. I’d say put one on the rear left and the one on the rear right.
I agree. Unfortunately, they said before that the front right was out of the question due to the new battery layout. If so, then the driver's side rear is their only choice. Low current Level 2 AC is easy to be placed on each side. Plus cities have one way residential streets with parking on each side.
Christ these are cool vehicles. The HMI wheels are one of the most beautiful and appealing "heart" of design breakthroughs I've seen in a long time. So stoked!
We have one on order and are really hoping the following features are at least an option: 1. Ventilated seats. We live in the Southwest and love them on our R1T. 2. CarPlay. Come on Rivian give us the option PLEASE. 3. NACS in the front passenger position. This allows for on street charging, Tesla super charger access without compromise and also front pull in if a trailer is attached.
Rivian once said that they won't be adding CarPlay or Android Auto because they think you won't need it because of how good their own software is. But you can always hope.
What I want is - European release, HUD, cooled and heated front seats, ota updates, small screen for the back passengers (something for the kids), nothing longer than 4.7-8 meters max, 500+ liters trunk.
Biggest missed opportunity for Tesla and Rivian are lack of HUDs. The HUDs in cars are bare-bones with bad graphics but Tesla/Rivian would design gorgeous HUDs and be able to charge a premium for them. Of course Tesla won't do it because that would mean investing resources in driver experience and that contradicts their driverless robotaxi aspirations.
Feedback: -we need a retractable sun shade for the glorious roof window to help with sun exposure and light for families + people who want the shade -we need a rear window wiper. I know you mentioned the team told you that was happening, but just bringing it up again to make the point -heated and cooling seats and heated steering wheel -I don’t like that the cup holders pop out. It seems like something that would break really fast or that wouldn’t be able to hold a large weighted cup well like a reusable water bottle/Starbucks cup/etc. I’d love to see the cup holders in a stationary location.
@@Robin-es3os BlackBerry also had the best selling smartphones in the day, and now here we are. The clowns at Tesla are making the same mistake. Love their deer in the headlights look though.
Things that would make it a no brainer to buy for me would be. 1. Great charging curve for long trips. 2. Lots of range. 3. Great warranty because it’s normal for me to drive a car over 250k miles. 4. Apple CarPlay and Android auto. 5. Make the rearview mirror an actual display because I had this on my RAV 4 and it was super useful. 6. Having the charge port on the rear driver side like Tesla or have one on each side if possible. 7. Heated (sterling wheel/seats) and cooled seats would be awesome.
And you know what - I just made a reservation. Now it's my goal for next 2 years, and I will do a test drive on summertime, definitely. I'm so excited!
Reservation holder here: My one complaint, PLEASE MOVE THE CHARGING PORT TO THE OTHER SIDE! If it has a "NACS" it really needs to be on the other side. I'm currently an apartment dweller. We have a couple charging posts in the complex, but I mainly need to rely on 72Kw "URBAN" chargers once a week or so and having the charge port on the wrong side just would be such a pain, not to mention road trip super charging. Thanks Rivian and Out of Spec!
Back left is the best spot, I always back in to spots including my garage and the back right is the best spot so I can get out from the left side drivers seat and plug in. For overseas right back might make sense.
Front left and back right (OR front right and back left?)…. Two ports, allowing an option for how to charge based on your individual parking situation. Tesla has two charging ports on certain models [Edit: No they don’t, I was mistaken], Rivian should be able to do it also. [I was mistaken on the part about Teslas having two charge ports, they do not. My point still stands that I think EVs should have two charge ports though]
Kyle and Alyssa, you guys are awesome! I'm only three hours from Normal, but because of work I wasn't able to make the trip yesterday for the R2 meet and greet. Now, thanks to you, I feel like I was actually there to see the car I reserved last month. Now, if I can only get my 2010 Honda Civic stick shift to 2026! Coming up on 300K, but it's still running like a champ. Anyhow, thanks again for the great video. Glad to know there'll be a rear wiper. Nice to see the side mirrors aren't monsters like those on my father's 4Runner.
It’s a very impressive vehicle and I’m really pulling for Rivian to survive and thrive! It will be interesting to see the actual production version and what the market looks like in 2 years when it comes out.
They need to mode the charging port to the driver's side rear to have any chance. Not moving would greatly affect sales as customers want to be able to charge on V3 Superchargers without needing an extension.
@@ethmasterrace4507 It depends on which motor variant this person drove. If they drove the quad motor then the power in the R2 will not be the same at all - dual, tri, and I think they're also offering single motor. Any of those variants won't compare to a quad motor R1 with the tri motor coming the closest.
Yeah 1, 2, & 3 are paramount. So much easier to fuel from driver rear on my Jeep, and my Liberty absolutely has to have the rear wiper going on any sort of moisture, so absolutely necessary too. Honestly I'm curious how this is going to compare against the Jeep Recon since I would call the Y a crossover rather than an SUV.
I'm so excited for the R2. I followed the R1S all the way up to its release, genuinely believing I would be driving one as soon as there was a delivery available for me. Then they announced the price, and I was soul-crushed. I've driven Jeep Grand Cherokee sized SUVs my whole life. They fit me and my lifestyle perfectly. Sadly, the R1S doesn't fit my bank account, so I had to be satisfied just owning stock in the company. I placed my deposit on the R2 within the first couple of minutes of the unveiling. I WILL be driving one as soon as they have a delivery available for me. In the video, you asked what we'd like to see added to/changed about the R2 and that Rivian would be paying attention to the feedback. I'm also a dog person, so on top of the suggestion of B pillar or rear seat roof line vents, I'd love to see that back window have the ability to be opened partially, not just fully up or fully down. My dogs 100% would leap out that rear window at the first sight of a squirrel or deer. Or another dog or person, or whatever they felt they just HAD to go say hello to. It's great the rear windows pop out, but to have those out AND the rear window open enough for their heads to stick out (but not their whole bodies)....well, that's just dog heaven. I'm excited for the R2, and I'm excited for Rivian as well. They're knocking it out of the park with their entire lineup, and I can't wait to see them turn their first profits and find long term success as a manufacturer.
2 Must haves. 300 miles for 49k! Steel roof or built in electronic sunshade. Fabric seats would be cool. Traditional Central console ... maybe even a cool box.
they should do charging ports on both sides like Audi. RJ said his concern was curbside, which is level 2, so really only need level 2 capabilities on the passenger side
Level 2 AC ports on each side is super easy. And keep in mind that all large cities have their residential areas with one-way streets, such as my native NYC, where people park on both the right and the LEFT SIDE. So the passenger side port argument is utterly useless. Unless you want people fighting to only park on the right side of the street. Tell me about how's that going to turn out in a major city like NYC where you already have to fight for ANY parking spot.
Interesting! I didn't know two ports were already being offered on vehicles. I hope Rivian offers two ports as well ... either in the front corners or the rear corners.
@@B0obJunior Rivian has their own charging network. The curbside rear is compatible with the RAN DCFS. Superchargers are great, but so are the RANs, and by the time the R2 hours the market there will be a lot more of them.
Since the J3400 plug is the same size for all levels of charging, I doubt that a plug that can only handle L2 would get past the liability lawyers. If they put in a second plug it would have do handle everything
Those scrolling wheels on the steering wheel are amazing, they are a good combo of Apple Watch crown with the haptics and Logitech scroll wheel because that one can also click left and right
I'm pretty confident that I will be getting an R2 within the next two years. Things that would alter that decision: -If the dual motor version of the R2 significantly exceeds the price of a Model Y (by more than $8k) -If there are any battery pack reliability issues that surface (the pack is the most expensive part) -If there are any reports of the ride being harsh (I need something smoother than the Model Y, my dogs get stressed by car rides) -I also really want Carplay support since it's simple to implement, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.. Will just have my phone on the dash.
R2 reservation in! Looks very promising. Things I'm looking for in suv: 1. As much cargo room as possible. 2. Keep pricing in line with model Y or cheaper! 3. Tow option with decent tow capacity (enough to pull a 20 ft boat or approx 5000 lbs). Infrastructure Needs/wants to make the switch to Rivian less scary: 1. Expand service options in Canada (Ontario). 2. Well placed Rivian adventure network chargers along the 400 series highways in Ontario.
Really like this and am sure it will be a winner. I do however think the charge port should be on the left rear or the right front so as to make it even more compatible with the Tesla charging network.
For me, like Alyssa said, I’d like to see AC vents in the B pillars or roof vents. Better position to cool the kids or dogs. Pano roof shade/cover for us living in hot weather areas. Helps battery efficiency to use less energy to cool the cabin. Wireless apple CarPlay.
Great showcase vid of the R2! Question: what ride height/driving position/view of the road does the R2 compare with? Does it sit as high as a Rav4? Or higher? Thanks!
Rivian did a great job yesterday in Normal. I had so much fun, and what a crowd! Looking forward to seeing the Scout series vehicles, but my money is on the R2!
I'm getting one for sure, it has totally blown away the Honda Prologue AND the Acura ZDX for me. I pray they also decide to come out with a truck/ute on that platform as well. If so, I'll buy one of those too!
Since they are sticking to just "R2" rather than "R2S", I assume that they do not have plans for an "R2T" but having an R2T seems like it should have been a no-brainer. Even if they waited a while before launching an R2T, it seems like a mistake for Rivian to bar it as an option down the road.
By the time it's released, I'm guessing it will be R2S. RJ has hinted at a probable coming truck on the platform. I can't wait to see that, the R1T was almost my perfect truck, but a little too pricey and slightly smaller would be perfect. If they can keep 4' between the wells, but shrink it down a bit more, but still big enough to have a useful back seat and bed... I'm sold.
We love the concept. It’s gonna actually come down to price. The majority of people that are interested in EV’s. There are affordability lays between 30 and maybe 50,000 at the very top end. Absolutely love the Rivian Brand and what they do. Built in the USA. They sure it’s eligible for $7500 point of sale.
Can we point the camera at the CAR instead of the human? We’d like to actually SEE the car; vs watching you talk. Great to hear you, but talk off camera or on the side, because we’re actually missing a lot of the views here. Amazes me. Great content, poor camera views of car.
was cool to run into you at the event! hope you enjoyed spending time in BloNo. I’m personally already sold on the R2 and R3, though moving the charging port to the driver rear would work better for us.
If Rivian is listening, please make sure that the R2 has the following important features: 1. Digital rearview mirror instead of a conventional one as it significantly improves visibility. 2. B-pillar and center console air vents with a separate screen in the rear center console for tri-zone climate control. B-pillar vents are not only necessary for dogs but also for humans as center console air vents alone are ineffective. 3. Heated and cooled seats in both rows or at least heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats. 4. Reclining rear seatbacks. 5. Heads-up display is extremely helpful. If Rivian can add most or all of these crucial features and still keep the price around $45,000, I guarantee that I and thousands of other people will eagerly buy the R2 as the Rivian R2 is the electric Subaru Outback that everyone needs.
Yes, please put the charge port on the driver's rear side or the passenger's front side.. Makes it much more convenient to plug into the Tesla network. Lock and unlock from rear seats is probably for camp mode, and can probably be controlled with a parental lock in the front. With just a few tweaks as you and others have mentioned I'd buy an R2 for sure.
Kyle, put it to RJ this way: RJ, this is what you're telling your potential customers, "Look, we gave it a NACS port so you don't have to carry around an adapter to be able charge on the largest, most reliable network on the planet... But... unfortunately, we're placing the port on the passenger rear, so you'll have to carry around an even more cumbersome extension."
RJ and Team please change to a FRONT RIGHT CHARGING PORT ⚡️⚡️⚡️ It makes so much more sense. Front right doesn’t interfere with trailers or cargo off the back, works seamlessly with Tesla’s supercharger network, and allows for curbside charging. Seems like there’s a good argument for making front right the standard location for most EV’s going forward, especially for SUVs and trucks.
Love your videos as they are so interesting and it clearly shows your enthusiasm. Please please can you find out when Rivian is coming to the UK. The R2 is rumoured which would be cool but if they are brining that are they bringing the whole range! As I know the UK and Europe are desperate for these! Carry on the great work 👍
Love everything but the NACS location. In my garage, I already have the Tesla wall connector on the left. Did they consider that most Tesla customers would?
@@OM61777I would like it to be higher up, but I’m fine with it on the passenger side same as my Fiat and VW. It took a little adjustment after my Tesla, but it was easy to adjust
I would love for the R2 to have a very good stereo. The Model 3/Y have a great stereo, and those of us moving over to the R2 would appreciate something comparable.
I have preordered the R2 and I’m sooo excited for it. I’ll be using that space in front of the pull out tray for my purse. That way when I have a passenger I have a place for my purse. I love all of the physical buttons, the fold flat seats all the way through the front, the rear hatch having the roll down glass, and the overall look is really sharp. I would love a stationary cup holder for the driver. Like I almost always have a cup/tumbler with me. I don’t want a pull out cup holder that could possibly break under the weight of a tumbler going in and out repeatedly.
I get the consumer point and not caring about margins, but I also understand worrying as to whether or not they’ll survive as a company. If I’m making a large purchase with a car, I want to have piece of mind my product will be backed and serviced for years to come (instead of being in the situation some fisker ocean owners are currently in). I love Rivian as a company and their products are incredible so I truly hope they’ll sort everything out because If they do it’ll definitely be my next car!
Put the charge port on the front passenger side. This position will allow for tesla supercharger cables to reach the car, curbside charging, and free up back space for towing.
Another hidden gem I noticed: when Kyle went over the UI he showed the efficiency page. It looks like it’s showing a recent efficiency of 3.12mi/kWh and an average of 3.99mi/kWh. If that’s accurate it’s insanely good, almost as good as Model Y. Especially impressive from such a boxy vehicle.
Love the design. And Alyssa's comment that it's very Scandinavian inside is spot on. Yes, R1 owners use the seat back hooks - have 3rd party accessories that secure to the hooks and attach kids iPads for road trips. You could attach tripod mount USB-C powered fans for the dogs!! Put the charge port on the front - kind of indifferent which side, but pulling in forward to garage or public DC charger and plugging in is a win.
They previously said that the front was not possible with the new battery design, so in my mind the only way not to carry around a bulky extension that can be lost or stolen just to charge on the largest network on the planet that consists of V3's with short cables, is to move to the proper driver's side rear.
I got in within minutes of announcement. Absolutely love what Rivian is doing especially in comparison with that other company which many are saying is falling behind in innovation, value and popularity.
carplay carplay carplay. I have a R1t and the fact is that your software suite which doesn't even have text messaging is subpar. You are literally costing yourself sales. Even if only 25% of people demand carplay/AA you cant afford to ignore that segment. Whatever you come out with will not have as much utility as carplay does.
Lack of CarPlay and a decent messaging alternatives was a deciding factor in canceling my R1S order a few months ago. With the refresh, I’m glad I did, but the CarPlay issue is still a big deal to me.
A general Rivian thing (and cars in general): MORE PHYSICAL BUTTONS!!!!! I want to be able to keep my eyes on the road and operate the climate controls (at the very least) by feel, like I do in a Toyota Camry. Stereo would be nice too. An R1L sounds nice-I agree about the rear looking a bit cramped in terms of cargo space-a Suburban/Ford Excursion competitor would MOVE (especially in the face of the Escalade IQL). When its time to get into the cut-away sector (fire trucks, ambulances, etc.), there's already a perfectly made platform just begging to be re-used. The Italdesign Columbus has more than a bit of Rivian styling in the front and looks rather like an R1S/R2 hybrid at the rear, and the elevated center driving position is useful (the space underneath can be used for cargo instead of V12, or pack all of the battery upfront so you have completely bare frame rails at the back). It even had a marketing plan that might seem familiar-start as a luxury model and work down towards mass-market. It would make for one HELL of a party/executive limo.
I agree, it's almost like a cock block move because I was planning to replace my Civic with the Tesla M3 later this year. Now I have to reconsider my choice and possibly delay my purchase. I hope Rivian is just padding the schedule and 2 years gets pulled in to 1 year.
800V architecture would be awesome with a battery package of 350 miles real world roadtrip range. This makes most weekend road trips possible without having to charge basically tethered to your home charger and makes longer road trips much more stress free because of the much faster charging coupled with the 350 mile range.
The NACS adoption already won me over, though it should be on the same left-rear as Teslas, so they don't fight over the charging spots, having to park on the other side, etc. I understand wanting it in the front-left side for CCS, but the Tesla supercharger is better, I'd say prioritize that. Then for backward compatibility, include an NACS to CCS as a short extension cable. I've been using the Tesla Full Self Drive and from a skeptic person, it's quite impressive. If this is going to be adopted as you said, there's no reason to not get the R2 over anything. An option for the phone charger... as a vertical slide in? Hold in place better.
NACs port suggestion is to move it to the driver side so as to not take up two charging spaces at Tesla Supercharger. I already reserved R2 when it was first unveiled so looking forward to getting one. Already own Genesis Electrified G80 with charging port in middle front which should allow easy connection with Tesla Supercharger with NACs adapter. Also own Kia EV9 with charging port rear passenger side which will probably require blocking two spaces NACs adapter for both should be arriving in 2025 so I will see how well each works next year.
I think some things could be options (with $) since can't please many of the opposite wants including the "need" to keep the base price low and simplify the initial manufacturing: a) no glass or glass roof perhaps? b) 2nd charge port location with towing package (hitch, wiring, etc) and/or with dual/tri motor versions. (I understand with only single motor/rear drive the charge port is in the rear to save costs on high voltage wiring.) c) assuming at some point enough sales, an option for some air/ride height suspension. d) some of the seat types as options perhaps e) I do not need(want) a rear/2nd seat screen. Perhaps this can be an option with certain configurations (though the wiring harness would be different which adds more complications for manufacturing.) f) cold weather enhancements package option g) off road extra underside protection option package For me, looking for dual motor, large battery pack, with optional towing hitch potentially as the version I'll get. I might do a cold weather package and off road protection packages too in available and depending on the costs.
A front passenger-side charging port makes the most sense for nose-in parking at a short-cable Tesla Charger, especially for those who are towing, as well as for curbside charging.
I just got a 2024 R1T. I had an early reservation and finally pulled the trigger. I was hopeful they'd have a native NACS port on it but I'll be fine with an adapter. I traded in my Tesla Model Y on the R1T and love it.
Moving the charge port is a must IMO. Either having it on the left rear side or, more preferably, on the front right so it works with shorter tesla chargers.
RJ PLEASE move the charge port to front right The way I see it the charge port should be on the right because of street parking, and should be on the front right or back left due to how Tesla superchargers are That leaves the front right
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If Rivian is listening I love the idea of the charge port being on the passenger side for street charging, but PLEASE move it to the front, that makes it work with current superchargers and when towing 👍
Yes this. I know they said they put it in back for cost savings (on the single-motor versions, all HV is in the rear, so they save on HV wiring cost keeping the charge port in the back.) But front just makes sense for towing. Especially with the current setup of Rivian Adventure Network towing stalls!
@@AnonymousFreakYT Front passenger corner is a great idea. Rivian should standardize this across the lineup.
I believe street parking is 220/240 volts AC, so proximity to the car’s converter is important. However, Rivian also needs to think about its potential markets, as well as cost of repair in the event of a front-end collision. The R2 has good potential in the UK, Australia, NZ etc, so if front quarter panels are designed for NACS and CCS2 in Left and Right Hand Drive Markets, they should do well. Either way, the charge points need to be designed for CCS2 outside of North America, even if they are configured for NACS-side charging. So front right seems to be the best option all round, if towing is considered.
Nah. Just put a port on both sides of the back. Solves pretty much every issue with charger placement, and doesn't contribute significantly to costs.
This would work as well. But you are right, they have to move the charge port from where it is.
Personally, being an SUV person, I’m more excited about the R2 than I have been about a new EV in a long time. I agree with Alyssa’s comments of a Scandinavian vibe to the interior. The same I felt in my BMW i3.
Minimalism to the correct level.
Dude the i3 is absolutely perfect imo. Seriously hard to describe how amazing it is in person 🙌🏾
@@roodick85 yes I miss mine like no other car I’ve ever owned.
I miss my i3. I figure an R3 will be in my future, it shares a lot of the same vibes, but Rivian-ified.
issue is, this is coming in 2 years time, by then, what is definition of being excited could change as lots of other models and brands coming out, if this was coming end of this year, yes, but demand and expectations can change a lot in 2 years
I was there. The R2 is absolutely beautiful in person!!
😂😂😂
What did you think about the port location? Do you want to carry around a bulky extension that can be lost or stolen just to charge on the largest network on the planet that consists of V3's with short cables? And will still be the case for many years to come? Or would you like it to be moved to the proper driver's side rear?
Similar size as bmw x3?
Back left is stupid. Front passenger is the way. Head in charging with a bike rack/trailer works. Curbside charging is way better. Front keeps cord more out of the way for passengers getting in and out. Frunk is ideal location to store adapters etc while those are still necessary. Still compatible with supercharger network and it's incredibly short sighted short cables.
Speaking of cables, you can't carry around an extension for a liquid cooled cord.
@@michaelcummins5974 Front passenger is the best without a doubt. But they said the new battery design/placement take the front out of the picture for high power DC. Therefore, the driver's rear is their only proper choice left.
The r2 and r3 are the first evs to get me excited. I hope rivian can survive long enough to actually bring them to market.
Everybody is praying they continue to get funding 🙌🏾🙌🏾 please!!
They're with Amazon, so I wouldn't worry.
Their partnered up with Volkswagen so I wouldn't be too too worried
$5billion from VW and a partnership with Amazon is huge.
They have achieved critical mass, real player in EV
R2 and especially R3 look awesome. I really hope Rivian succeeds as a company.
Frankly speaking Tesla has been not changing its bland design due to frugality of manufacturing. That's why Rivian is much much better looking, and more functional. In fact both Lucid and Fisker have much nicer looking EVs than Tesla.
They have been, and they will be. R2 and R3 will be their Model 3 moment. Can't wait.
@nevco8774 definitely true that Fisker and Lucid look nicer. The problem is that Fisker is already on its way out the door with production difficulties and lack of money. Lucid, like Tesla in the past, is burning through cash due to cost of manufacturing and only being propped up by their Arabian partners. Saving time in manufacturing saves money, which is what Tesla is doing at the moment. Hopefully after Tesla releases the cheaper next gen car will they then focus on alleviating the extreme minimalism in their more expensive lineup.
The R2 looks super nice, but that R3 has Soviet Bloc era vibes to me. I'm not sure how I feel about it
@@erich1710well I was born in the USSR and lived there for 30+ years so maybe that’s why I like it the most lol. But not sure if i see it
Charge port location - Front, passenger side fender between the front wheel and bumper. That is the one place where it can charge on all available public DC chargers right now. It is still on curb side for curb side charging and you'll be able to tow and hopefully not have to disconnect the trailer.
Yes, thank you. I have been preaching this for a long time. We should standardize it to be required to be in that location going forward to make like easier for charger planning etc.
the problem with its location on the R2 (now) is that for those of us in areas that get a lot of snow/ice, that area will be iced/snowed over, making it difficult to get the charge port door open.
That’s the odd thing about moving into the rear - Rivian’s own RAN charging stations almost all have a “double length” stall for vehicles towing - but they’re all designed expecting the charge port to be at the front of the vehicle. An R2 towing would need to disconnect the trailer and back in.
@@AnonymousFreakYT I don't have a Rivian (yet), so haven't been to a RAN station. Would the setup reach of port was located at front passenger?
@@michaelcummins5974 Currently the cords are too short. But much like Tesla doing longer cords for V4, Rivian could do longer cords to solve this. (Which they’ll need to do when they open up their network to other brands anyway.)
I am way too beyond excited to get mine in 2026. I got my reservation in at 11:07am mountain time so hopefully I got in fast enough! I know a lot of R1 owners will get priority, but it is what it is. Really love this car so much already. It's gonna be perfect for Colorado!
Appalachian Mtns and the Mid Atlantic coastal areas are in my R2's future.
I pray they decide to offer a truck/ute on this new platform as well.
They will not ship in 2026 gaurenteed. All EVs come out late especially when it's a small company/startup. We'll be lucky to see limited quantities in 2027
I got in within minutes of announcement. Absolutely love what Rivian is doing especially in comparison with that other company which many are saying is falling behind in innovation, value and popularity.
Really hoping for heated AND COOLED front seats! Also, a great sound system. Combine those with what we've seen already and I think I have my nest car picked out.
Agreed and the cooled seats would make the lack of vents, much better.
The right size, the right look...Rivian R2!
The design is why I’m in love with this thing. It’s just so clean without looking sparse. The size is perfect for me, and I think the proportions are even better than the R1S. For many reasons, I would never consider a Model Y, but I’m actually excited for R2. I’m just nervous about the price staying close to $45k and about what $45k will actually buy.
EmmyJune me too . I had a bad experience withe the Blazer which I loved and almost put a reservation for . I didn’t in the end I didn’t like the 2 seat colors they offered. Plus the price jumped up so bad. And when they sold out they wouldn’t even help me with questions. Now they are bugging me but I love this R2 better and at that price I am not worried about what I will get for the price because of the quality of Rivian.
Why not Model Y? Not knocking on you, just curious.
@@josephjoestar515 Since you asked:
1. I don’t think it’s attractive - at all. It’s a blob. I would resent it every time I saw it in my garage.
2. The interior looks like a cost-cutting exercise, which I’m sure it was. Tesla fans use “minimalism” as a euphemism for cheap. If there’s no driver’s cluster, it’s dead to me.
3. They’re everywhere. They’re taxis. They’re Ubers. They’re the electric Camry.
4. Elon
Remember, $45k is the starting price for the most basic version / trim. So that minimally means only 1 motor in the rear, so no sub-3 second to 60mph, smallest battery pack which means less than 300 mi range, and whatever other feature they decide on to be an option. Bottom line, just with any new vehicle, one has to cut thru all the sales/marketing hype and be realistic on what they will include vs option and what you want/need included in the vehicle. E.g. I don't care about sub-3 sec to 60mph, but I do care about range and AWD because I live in the north where we get snow, so RWD is off the table. What would those few requirements translate to? Certainly more than $45k as Kyle alluded to in the video. So if you adjust your expectations and factor in those costs, whatever they happen to come out to be, you lessen your disappointment to even paying what you factored in.... beyond $45k.
@@EmmyJune212008 You do realize the Tesla looks like a cost cutting exercise because that's how you actually make one of these things for $45K? Rivian is literally not able to turn a gross profit on any of their $100K evs, so what makes you think a $45K EV will do that?
Tesla has a mega price advantage over competitors in production, and if that's what their $45K EV looks like, that's the best you can build for this price.
Plus this car has so many inefficient things like 21 inch wheels, square shape, etc. No chance it will get anywhere close to the efficiency of a model Y which means you will need a very expensive battery pack to achieve 300 miles of range.
With an EV these days you don't want less than 240 miles of range. It can be an inconvenience to reach certain charging stations with a range that low
Rivian, if you’re reading this, I’d like a sun shade for the glass roof. Even if it’s just manual.
The sun shade personally would help move me away from the chevy blazer RS ev rwd with a sun roof which I am also considering.
Also I'd like to see the glass roof as an option. I'd much rather have a metal roof than all that glass.
@@westernmn1 Tornado Alley hail storms with panorama glass roofs is a terrifying combo
It doesn’t have a sun shade…? No way…it’s gotta.
I bought a split sunshade for my Tesla model y. Love it. I adjust the front or back manually.works great.
I really like the size of the R2. Seems just right to me.
Also usage of Qi2 chargers would be great. It will solve both heating up your phone and keeping the phone in place during brisk maneuvers.
FRONT RIGHT charging spot is win-win.
It will work with Tesla stations and charging along the street!!!
100% THIS ⬆️⬆️⬆️
Front right doesn’t interfere with trailers or cargo off the back.
Also, like you said, would work seamlessly with Tesla’s supercharger network, and still allow for curbside charging.
Seems like there’s a good argument for making front right the standard location for most EV’s going forward.
If you have a tight garage and you cannot reach the front right that’s an issue. That would be my problem. I’d say put one on the rear left and the one on the rear right.
I agree. Unfortunately, they said before that the front right was out of the question due to the new battery layout. If so, then the driver's side rear is their only choice. Low current Level 2 AC is easy to be placed on each side. Plus cities have one way residential streets with parking on each side.
@@onthetrench4178 Or one on both front corners?
It's crazy how non of the truck manufacturers have figured this out yet.
Can’t wait for the r3 coverage. Hopefully can get mine sometime 2027 and not too much delivery time.
Christ these are cool vehicles. The HMI wheels are one of the most beautiful and appealing "heart" of design breakthroughs I've seen in a long time. So stoked!
1. Spacious inside 2. Reliable 3. Simple enough to be attempted to be fixed in a home garage at a certain level 4. Good charging curve
What exactly would be the thing you would want to be simple enough to repair in a home garage?
Suspension, tires, etc...
@@jacobthiessen7027 I'd be more interested in drivetrain repairs and peripherals that could be damaged during off roading.
You ain't fixing an EV at home lol
@@Rew123Yes because fixing my locking mechanisms, radio, and speakers was only possible at home because they were powered by gas.
An R3 Sport spec without a lift kit would also be a hit to go after the VW GTI crowd.
The non-X R3 should be available in tri-motor.
PLEASE RIVIAN!
We have one on order and are really hoping the following features are at least an option:
1. Ventilated seats. We live in the Southwest and love them on our R1T.
2. CarPlay. Come on Rivian give us the option PLEASE.
3. NACS in the front passenger position. This allows for on street charging, Tesla super charger access without compromise and also front pull in if a trailer is attached.
Rivian once said that they won't be adding CarPlay or Android Auto because they think you won't need it because of how good their own software is. But you can always hope.
I'm putting in an order for a R3 as soon as they let us. Love the look of that car and coming from a Mini Countryman, will be perfect for me!
What I want is - European release, HUD, cooled and heated front seats, ota updates, small screen for the back passengers (something for the kids), nothing longer than 4.7-8 meters max, 500+ liters trunk.
Biggest missed opportunity for Tesla and Rivian are lack of HUDs. The HUDs in cars are bare-bones with bad graphics but Tesla/Rivian would design gorgeous HUDs and be able to charge a premium for them. Of course Tesla won't do it because that would mean investing resources in driver experience and that contradicts their driverless robotaxi aspirations.
Feedback:
-we need a retractable sun shade for the glorious roof window to help with sun exposure and light for families + people who want the shade
-we need a rear window wiper. I know you mentioned the team told you that was happening, but just bringing it up again to make the point
-heated and cooling seats and heated steering wheel
-I don’t like that the cup holders pop out. It seems like something that would break really fast or that wouldn’t be able to hold a large weighted cup well like a reusable water bottle/Starbucks cup/etc. I’d love to see the cup holders in a stationary location.
This is it… Rivian will be the ultimate EV vehicle even over Tesla. Everything about them is amazing. Can’t wait to get a R2!
Sure. That might happen if tesla stops making progress starting today. What are the chances that tesla never improves from here on out?
@@Robin-es3osThey have the same bozos making the same mistakes on the latest models.
@@JetFire9 well how come they are still selling more Teslas than all the other EVs in America combined?
@@JetFire9 wow. Those bozos have managed to make the best selling car in the world somehow. Strange
@@Robin-es3os BlackBerry also had the best selling smartphones in the day, and now here we are. The clowns at Tesla are making the same mistake. Love their deer in the headlights look though.
Things that would make it a no brainer to buy for me would be.
1. Great charging curve for long trips.
2. Lots of range.
3. Great warranty because it’s normal for me to drive a car over 250k miles.
4. Apple CarPlay and Android auto.
5. Make the rearview mirror an actual display because I had this on my RAV 4 and it was super useful.
6. Having the charge port on the rear driver side like Tesla or have one on each side if possible.
7. Heated (sterling wheel/seats) and cooled seats would be awesome.
Ty nice video Kyle and Alyssa. Reserved 2 R2, in the first min the reservation was opened.
And you know what - I just made a reservation.
Now it's my goal for next 2 years, and I will do a test drive on summertime, definitely.
I'm so excited!
Sun shade or electrochromic glass for the roof
It has electrochromic
Reservation holder here: My one complaint, PLEASE MOVE THE CHARGING PORT TO THE OTHER SIDE! If it has a "NACS" it really needs to be on the other side. I'm currently an apartment dweller. We have a couple charging posts in the complex, but I mainly need to rely on 72Kw "URBAN" chargers once a week or so and having the charge port on the wrong side just would be such a pain, not to mention road trip super charging. Thanks Rivian and Out of Spec!
Front right would also be acceptable
@@BrandonDoyleMN Front right makes the most sense
Back left is the best spot, I always back in to spots including my garage and the back right is the best spot so I can get out from the left side drivers seat and plug in. For overseas right back might make sense.
Front left and back right (OR front right and back left?)…. Two ports, allowing an option for how to charge based on your individual parking situation. Tesla has two charging ports on certain models [Edit: No they don’t, I was mistaken], Rivian should be able to do it also.
[I was mistaken on the part about Teslas having two charge ports, they do not. My point still stands that I think EVs should have two charge ports though]
@@jaanfo3874 which Tesla models have two charge point locations?
Kyle and Alyssa, you guys are awesome! I'm only three hours from Normal, but because of work I wasn't able to make the trip yesterday for the R2 meet and greet. Now, thanks to you, I feel like I was actually there to see the car I reserved last month. Now, if I can only get my 2010 Honda Civic stick shift to 2026! Coming up on 300K, but it's still running like a champ. Anyhow, thanks again for the great video. Glad to know there'll be a rear wiper. Nice to see the side mirrors aren't monsters like those on my father's 4Runner.
It’s a very impressive vehicle and I’m really pulling for Rivian to survive and thrive! It will be interesting to see the actual production version and what the market looks like in 2 years when it comes out.
They need to mode the charging port to the driver's side rear to have any chance. Not moving would greatly affect sales as customers want to be able to charge on V3 Superchargers without needing an extension.
Dude the R1 is massive! After driving one the other day I said "yeah definitely getting a R2!" i dont need all that space and power lol
Power will be the same in a smaller vehicle.
@@ethmasterrace4507 It depends on which motor variant this person drove. If they drove the quad motor then the power in the R2 will not be the same at all - dual, tri, and I think they're also offering single motor. Any of those variants won't compare to a quad motor R1 with the tri motor coming the closest.
1- charge port on driver’s rear.
2- rear wiper
3- parking sensors
4- Apple Music
5- awesome audio system
6- HUD?
Yeah 1, 2, & 3 are paramount. So much easier to fuel from driver rear on my Jeep, and my Liberty absolutely has to have the rear wiper going on any sort of moisture, so absolutely necessary too.
Honestly I'm curious how this is going to compare against the Jeep Recon since I would call the Y a crossover rather than an SUV.
Parking sensors are great but I would like to see a rear view parking camera and better wireless charging. #4 is high on my list also.
My big 4 things I need are fast charging for road trips (Nice curve), Tesla FSD levels of self driving, great sound system, and vented seats.
I'm so excited for the R2. I followed the R1S all the way up to its release, genuinely believing I would be driving one as soon as there was a delivery available for me. Then they announced the price, and I was soul-crushed. I've driven Jeep Grand Cherokee sized SUVs my whole life. They fit me and my lifestyle perfectly. Sadly, the R1S doesn't fit my bank account, so I had to be satisfied just owning stock in the company. I placed my deposit on the R2 within the first couple of minutes of the unveiling. I WILL be driving one as soon as they have a delivery available for me.
In the video, you asked what we'd like to see added to/changed about the R2 and that Rivian would be paying attention to the feedback. I'm also a dog person, so on top of the suggestion of B pillar or rear seat roof line vents, I'd love to see that back window have the ability to be opened partially, not just fully up or fully down. My dogs 100% would leap out that rear window at the first sight of a squirrel or deer. Or another dog or person, or whatever they felt they just HAD to go say hello to. It's great the rear windows pop out, but to have those out AND the rear window open enough for their heads to stick out (but not their whole bodies)....well, that's just dog heaven.
I'm excited for the R2, and I'm excited for Rivian as well. They're knocking it out of the park with their entire lineup, and I can't wait to see them turn their first profits and find long term success as a manufacturer.
2 Must haves.
300 miles for 49k!
Steel roof or built in electronic sunshade.
Fabric seats would be cool.
Traditional Central console ... maybe even a cool box.
All of this!!
I think that's super reasonable. In today's time with current tech that should be attainable
I want a option for bench seats it would be a throw back and extremely comfortable
Love the body style! Adding a heat pump system, sun shade, fast charging, and vented seats.
they should do charging ports on both sides like Audi. RJ said his concern was curbside, which is level 2, so really only need level 2 capabilities on the passenger side
Yeah, one for level 2 should not cost a lot since it's only 240V and low current.
Level 2 AC ports on each side is super easy. And keep in mind that all large cities have their residential areas with one-way streets, such as my native NYC, where people park on both the right and the LEFT SIDE. So the passenger side port argument is utterly useless. Unless you want people fighting to only park on the right side of the street. Tell me about how's that going to turn out in a major city like NYC where you already have to fight for ANY parking spot.
Interesting! I didn't know two ports were already being offered on vehicles.
I hope Rivian offers two ports as well ... either in the front corners or the rear corners.
@@B0obJunior Rivian has their own charging network. The curbside rear is compatible with the RAN DCFS. Superchargers are great, but so are the RANs, and by the time the R2 hours the market there will be a lot more of them.
Since the J3400 plug is the same size for all levels of charging, I doubt that a plug that can only handle L2 would get past the liability lawyers. If they put in a second plug it would have do handle everything
Those scrolling wheels on the steering wheel are amazing, they are a good combo of Apple Watch crown with the haptics and Logitech scroll wheel because that one can also click left and right
Can't wait for the R3X!
Yeah, it looks really cool!
I'm pretty confident that I will be getting an R2 within the next two years. Things that would alter that decision:
-If the dual motor version of the R2 significantly exceeds the price of a Model Y (by more than $8k)
-If there are any battery pack reliability issues that surface (the pack is the most expensive part)
-If there are any reports of the ride being harsh (I need something smoother than the Model Y, my dogs get stressed by car rides)
-I also really want Carplay support since it's simple to implement, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.. Will just have my phone on the dash.
We are looking to replace our 10 year old Crosstrek and sad about the Solterra. Very excited about the r3... may just have to wait a few more years.
Same, I have a 2019 Crosstrek and love the R3
R2 reservation in! Looks very promising. Things I'm looking for in suv:
1. As much cargo room as possible.
2. Keep pricing in line with model Y or cheaper!
3. Tow option with decent tow capacity (enough to pull a 20 ft boat or approx 5000 lbs).
Infrastructure Needs/wants to make the switch to Rivian less scary:
1. Expand service options in Canada (Ontario).
2. Well placed Rivian adventure network chargers along the 400 series highways in Ontario.
Really like this and am sure it will be a winner. I do however think the charge port should be on the left rear or the right front so as to make it even more compatible with the Tesla charging network.
For me, like Alyssa said, I’d like to see AC vents in the B pillars or roof vents. Better position to cool the kids or dogs.
Pano roof shade/cover for us living in hot weather areas. Helps battery efficiency to use less energy to cool the cabin.
Wireless apple CarPlay.
Great showcase vid of the R2! Question: what ride height/driving position/view of the road does the R2 compare with? Does it sit as high as a Rav4? Or higher? Thanks!
Rivian did a great job yesterday in Normal. I had so much fun, and what a crowd! Looking forward to seeing the Scout series vehicles, but my money is on the R2!
I'm getting one for sure, it has totally blown away the Honda Prologue AND the Acura ZDX for me.
I pray they also decide to come out with a truck/ute on that platform as well. If so, I'll buy one of those too!
Since they are sticking to just "R2" rather than "R2S", I assume that they do not have plans for an "R2T" but having an R2T seems like it should have been a no-brainer. Even if they waited a while before launching an R2T, it seems like a mistake for Rivian to bar it as an option down the road.
By the time it's released, I'm guessing it will be R2S. RJ has hinted at a probable coming truck on the platform. I can't wait to see that, the R1T was almost my perfect truck, but a little too pricey and slightly smaller would be perfect. If they can keep 4' between the wells, but shrink it down a bit more, but still big enough to have a useful back seat and bed... I'm sold.
We love the concept. It’s gonna actually come down to price. The majority of people that are interested in EV’s. There are affordability lays between 30 and maybe 50,000 at the very top end. Absolutely love the Rivian Brand and what they do. Built in the USA. They sure it’s eligible for $7500 point of sale.
I do have a reservation. And will be eagerly awaiting.
#1 CarPlay
#2 Upgraded audio, at least as an option
Really great coverage! I'm so excited about these vehicles!
What would I like to see: V2L, good charging, and some towing capabilities
Very excited about the R2, R3, and especially R3X.
Rivian, please bring the R3 to market ASAP!!!
Yes, Tesla cancelled the "Model 2" good time to bring R3 now!!!
Just reserved my R2. I suspect the base single motor will suit my needs perfectly fine. Can’t wait!
Can we point the camera at the CAR instead of the human? We’d like to actually SEE the car; vs watching you talk. Great to hear you, but talk off camera or on the side, because we’re actually missing a lot of the views here. Amazes me. Great content, poor camera views of car.
Great video. I have reserved mine. Rivian, please incorporate a sun shade, make the air vents manually adjustable, and Android Auto.
Will they change their frunk to allow a low floor loading area?
Yeah, would like to see the frunk opening more like ford did with the f150 lightning.
was cool to run into you at the event! hope you enjoyed spending time in BloNo.
I’m personally already sold on the R2 and R3, though moving the charging port to the driver rear would work better for us.
Definitely the charge port on all electric cars should be on the driver side rear or the passenger side front.
If Rivian is listening, please make sure that the R2 has the following important features:
1. Digital rearview mirror instead of a conventional one as it significantly improves visibility.
2. B-pillar and center console air vents with a separate screen in the rear center console for tri-zone climate control. B-pillar vents are not only necessary for dogs but also for humans as center console air vents alone are ineffective.
3. Heated and cooled seats in both rows or at least heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats.
4. Reclining rear seatbacks.
5. Heads-up display is extremely helpful.
If Rivian can add most or all of these crucial features and still keep the price around $45,000, I guarantee that I and thousands of other people will eagerly buy the R2 as the Rivian R2 is the electric Subaru Outback that everyone needs.
Driver Rear or Front Passenger for the charging port. Which ever is easier.
Yes, please put the charge port on the driver's rear side or the passenger's front side.. Makes it much more convenient to plug into the Tesla network.
Lock and unlock from rear seats is probably for camp mode, and can probably be controlled with a parental lock in the front.
With just a few tweaks as you and others have mentioned I'd buy an R2 for sure.
Kyle, put it to RJ this way:
RJ, this is what you're telling your potential customers, "Look, we gave it a NACS port so you don't have to carry around an adapter to be able charge on the largest, most reliable network on the planet... But... unfortunately, we're placing the port on the passenger rear, so you'll have to carry around an even more cumbersome extension."
being able to turn nice and tight like the cybertruck is a great feature often overlooked. if they could do that that'd be great
RJ and Team please change to a FRONT RIGHT CHARGING PORT ⚡️⚡️⚡️
It makes so much more sense. Front right doesn’t interfere with trailers or cargo off the back, works seamlessly with Tesla’s supercharger network, and allows for curbside charging. Seems like there’s a good argument for making front right the standard location for most EV’s going forward, especially for SUVs and trucks.
Love your videos as they are so interesting and it clearly shows your enthusiasm. Please please can you find out when Rivian is coming to the UK. The R2 is rumoured which would be cool but if they are brining that are they bringing the whole range! As I know the UK and Europe are desperate for these! Carry on the great work 👍
Love everything but the NACS location. In my garage, I already have the Tesla wall connector on the left. Did they consider that most Tesla customers would?
I think the location is definitely getting changed before production, it's a really strange spot.
@@OM61777I would like it to be higher up, but I’m fine with it on the passenger side same as my Fiat and VW. It took a little adjustment after my Tesla, but it was easy to adjust
@@kenmcclow8963 Do your Fiat and VW charge on the largest charging network on the planet which is full of V3 Superchargers without taking 2 pots?
My cable would have no problem reaching.
CarPlay might be the deal breaker for me. We'll see, it's still 2 years away.
Get over it. Tesla and Rivian infotainment systems are far superior to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
I would love for the R2 to have a very good stereo. The Model 3/Y have a great stereo, and those of us moving over to the R2 would appreciate something comparable.
RJ .. It needs native side charging for us!!
This is a great video! Getting me even more excited about my pre-order.
2026 is too far out. They need it by 2025….
Definitely agree with this *BIG TIME.*
Too late. Rivian stock broke down through $10 on Thursday
Obviously they are working as fast as they can. These things take time.
It’s really not that far out lol less than 2 years but I expect some delays
Rivian could unfortunately be out of business before this vehicle is released.
I have preordered the R2 and I’m sooo excited for it. I’ll be using that space in front of the pull out tray for my purse. That way when I have a passenger I have a place for my purse. I love all of the physical buttons, the fold flat seats all the way through the front, the rear hatch having the roll down glass, and the overall look is really sharp. I would love a stationary cup holder for the driver. Like I almost always have a cup/tumbler with me. I don’t want a pull out cup holder that could possibly break under the weight of a tumbler going in and out repeatedly.
Now the age old question. Can they make it for a profit?
As a consumer, I guess I don’t see why that matters so much. I don’t buy cars based off of how much money the company makes on them
I get the consumer point and not caring about margins, but I also understand worrying as to whether or not they’ll survive as a company. If I’m making a large purchase with a car, I want to have piece of mind my product will be backed and serviced for years to come (instead of being in the situation some fisker ocean owners are currently in). I love Rivian as a company and their products are incredible so I truly hope they’ll sort everything out because If they do it’ll definitely be my next car!
Put the charge port on the front passenger side. This position will allow for tesla supercharger cables to reach the car, curbside charging, and free up back space for towing.
Will they finally offer carplay?
Another hidden gem I noticed: when Kyle went over the UI he showed the efficiency page. It looks like it’s showing a recent efficiency of 3.12mi/kWh and an average of 3.99mi/kWh. If that’s accurate it’s insanely good, almost as good as Model Y. Especially impressive from such a boxy vehicle.
Please, no vision-only-parking, it doesn’t work well in Teslas, dedicated sensors are just more reliable and accurate
Love the design. And Alyssa's comment that it's very Scandinavian inside is spot on. Yes, R1 owners use the seat back hooks - have 3rd party accessories that secure to the hooks and attach kids iPads for road trips. You could attach tripod mount USB-C powered fans for the dogs!! Put the charge port on the front - kind of indifferent which side, but pulling in forward to garage or public DC charger and plugging in is a win.
They previously said that the front was not possible with the new battery design, so in my mind the only way not to carry around a bulky extension that can be lost or stolen just to charge on the largest network on the planet that consists of V3's with short cables, is to move to the proper driver's side rear.
It looks like a Renault Badge
I got in within minutes of announcement. Absolutely love what Rivian is doing especially in comparison with that other company which many are saying is falling behind in innovation, value and popularity.
Please put the charging port on the left, rear driver side.
Vented seats are a must-have. And it needs to come in the baseline model. I won't even consider a vehicle without this.
All these comments by bots with booty pictures.
Maybe we can have one of these bots create chapters for the 35 min video.
Loving the awesome intro with music and b-roll!
carplay carplay carplay. I have a R1t and the fact is that your software suite which doesn't even have text messaging is subpar. You are literally costing yourself sales. Even if only 25% of people demand carplay/AA you cant afford to ignore that segment. Whatever you come out with will not have as much utility as carplay does.
No Apple car play ever please just Tesla UI and FSD ready.
Lack of CarPlay and a decent messaging alternatives was a deciding factor in canceling my R1S order a few months ago. With the refresh, I’m glad I did, but the CarPlay issue is still a big deal to me.
A general Rivian thing (and cars in general): MORE PHYSICAL BUTTONS!!!!! I want to be able to keep my eyes on the road and operate the climate controls (at the very least) by feel, like I do in a Toyota Camry. Stereo would be nice too.
An R1L sounds nice-I agree about the rear looking a bit cramped in terms of cargo space-a Suburban/Ford Excursion competitor would MOVE (especially in the face of the Escalade IQL).
When its time to get into the cut-away sector (fire trucks, ambulances, etc.), there's already a perfectly made platform just begging to be re-used. The Italdesign Columbus has more than a bit of Rivian styling in the front and looks rather like an R1S/R2 hybrid at the rear, and the elevated center driving position is useful (the space underneath can be used for cargo instead of V12, or pack all of the battery upfront so you have completely bare frame rails at the back). It even had a marketing plan that might seem familiar-start as a luxury model and work down towards mass-market. It would make for one HELL of a party/executive limo.
2 years from production? Lame
I agree, it's almost like a cock block move because I was planning to replace my Civic with the Tesla M3 later this year. Now I have to reconsider my choice and possibly delay my purchase. I hope Rivian is just padding the schedule and 2 years gets pulled in to 1 year.
@@td4940 it's far more likely to be three years than one
@mduncan1424 yeah I durability test rivians but haven't seen one show up yet. We have the 500 700 series and both R1s but none yet of these
800V architecture would be awesome with a battery package of 350 miles real world roadtrip range. This makes most weekend road trips possible without having to charge basically tethered to your home charger and makes longer road trips much more stress free because of the much faster charging coupled with the 350 mile range.
B pillar ac vents would be nice too. A electrochromatic glass roof would also be awesome.
The NACS adoption already won me over, though it should be on the same left-rear as Teslas, so they don't fight over the charging spots, having to park on the other side, etc.
I understand wanting it in the front-left side for CCS, but the Tesla supercharger is better, I'd say prioritize that. Then for backward compatibility, include an NACS to CCS as a short extension cable.
I've been using the Tesla Full Self Drive and from a skeptic person, it's quite impressive. If this is going to be adopted as you said, there's no reason to not get the R2 over anything.
An option for the phone charger... as a vertical slide in? Hold in place better.
NACs port suggestion is to move it to the driver side so as to not take up two charging spaces at Tesla Supercharger. I already reserved R2 when it was first unveiled so looking forward to getting one. Already own Genesis Electrified G80 with charging port in middle front which should allow easy connection with Tesla Supercharger with NACs adapter. Also own Kia EV9 with charging port rear passenger side which will probably require blocking two spaces NACs adapter for both should be arriving in 2025 so I will see how well each works next year.
I think some things could be options (with $) since can't please many of the opposite wants including the "need" to keep the base price low and simplify the initial manufacturing:
a) no glass or glass roof perhaps?
b) 2nd charge port location with towing package (hitch, wiring, etc) and/or with dual/tri motor versions. (I understand with only single motor/rear drive the charge port is in the rear to save costs on high voltage wiring.)
c) assuming at some point enough sales, an option for some air/ride height suspension.
d) some of the seat types as options perhaps
e) I do not need(want) a rear/2nd seat screen. Perhaps this can be an option with certain configurations (though the wiring harness would be different which adds more complications for manufacturing.)
f) cold weather enhancements package option
g) off road extra underside protection option package
For me, looking for dual motor, large battery pack, with optional towing hitch potentially as the version I'll get. I might do a cold weather package and off road protection packages too in available and depending on the costs.
Great in depth video as usual, I was hoping the dual motor version would be just north of $50k but it looks like $60k will be the closer number.
A front passenger-side charging port makes the most sense for nose-in parking at a short-cable Tesla Charger, especially for those who are towing, as well as for curbside charging.
I just got a 2024 R1T. I had an early reservation and finally pulled the trigger. I was hopeful they'd have a native NACS port on it but I'll be fine with an adapter. I traded in my Tesla Model Y on the R1T and love it.
Requests
1 - Digital rearview camera
2 - Heatpump
3 - Heated rear seats
4 - HUD
5 - Glass roof sun shade
Moving the charge port is a must IMO. Either having it on the left rear side or, more preferably, on the front right so it works with shorter tesla chargers.
RJ PLEASE move the charge port to front right
The way I see it the charge port should be on the right because of street parking, and should be on the front right or back left due to how Tesla superchargers are
That leaves the front right
Hey! I made it into the background of your video. It was great seeing the R2 in person.