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    134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed

    2026-03-12 | 1h 20 mins.
    All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date:
    Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026
    656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque
    0–60 mph in 3.6s
    Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)
    Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026
    450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque
    0–60 mph in 4.6s
    Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)
    Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027
    350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque
    0–60 mph in 5.9s
    Up to 345 miles (Rivian-estimated)
    Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027
    350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque
    0–60 mph in 5.9s
    Up to 275 miles (Rivian-estimated)
    All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge.
    Performance & Capability
    Nearly 2,000 lbs lighter than R1 with a 115.6-inch wheelbase​
    9.6 inches of ground clearance, 25° approach angle, 26° departure angle​
    19.7 inches of wading depth​
    Up to 4,400 lbs towing capacity (optional on most trims)​
    Semi-active suspension exclusive to Performance trim​
    Charging
    Native NACS port with Supercharger network access; CCS adapter support​
    10–80% charge in 29 minutes​
    Technology
    Rivian Autonomy: L2 hands-free driving on 3.5M miles of US/Canada roads — $49.99/month or $2,500 one-time; free lifetime access included with Launch Package​
    11 HDR cameras (combined 65MP) + five-radar perception stack​
    200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute for in-cabin experience (works offline)​
    Forthcoming Rivian Assistant voice AI running locally on the vehicle​
    Haptic Halo steering wheel dials (scroll, push, pull, tilt) — designed in-house​
    Dual digital displays (driver display + centre display)​
    OTA software updates via vertically integrated hardware/software stack​
    5G connected but offline-capable​
    Interior & Utility
    Seating for 5 adults; 40.4 inches of rear legroom and headroom​
    90.1 cu ft total enclosed storage; 5.2 cu ft front trunk (fits carry-on + backpack)​
    Rear drop glass window lowers fully into liftgate (Performance & Premium only)​
    Fold-flat rear seats for level loading surface​
    Dual gloveboxes, removable USB-C power bank/hand warmer, door-mounted Rivian Torch flashlight​
    Upcycled Birch wood accents; headliner made from recycled ocean plastics​
    Launch Details
    Reservations open now with $100 refundable deposit​
    On display at SXSW 2026 (March 13–18) at the Rivian Roadhouse​
    Online configurator opening in coming months​
    Pricing is US market only; Canadian details to follow closer to launch
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    133: Rivian Adventure Department Is RAD — BMW M and AMG Ambitions

    2026-03-05 | 1h 11 mins.
    In this episode:

    Rivian gets RAD, launches performance department 

    Porsche Taycan winter range test

    Volvo EX60 demand prompts production boost

    And much, much more!

    Regular cohosts:
    Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
    https://evchargingstations.com/ |  https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
    Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
    https://outofspecstudios.com/
    Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
    https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
    Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
    https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
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    132: We Drive Polestar 3 & 4 Back To Back! Tom's Snowblower Breaks The Internet, Again

    2026-02-26 | 1h 12 mins.
    In this episode:

    Driving Polestar 3 Upgraded and Polestar 4

    A more affordable Tesla Cybertruck trim

    Donut Labs sharing its first testing results

    And much, much more!

    Regular cohosts:
    Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
    https://evchargingstations.com/ |  https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
    Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
    https://outofspecstudios.com/
    Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
    https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
    Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
    https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
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    131: Ford's Road To Their EV Future! Universal EV Platform Huge Updates, Polestar Revamps Lineup, & More

    2026-02-19 | 1h 18 mins.
    In this episode:
    • Ford Universal EV Platform
    • Driving the Porsche Macan GTS
    • Polestar announces four new models
    • Much, much more!
    Regular cohosts:
    Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
    https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
    Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
    https://outofspecstudios.com/
    Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
    https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
    Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
    https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
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    130: Rivian R2 Prototype: First Drive Revelations

    2026-02-13 | 1h 31 mins.
    Fresh episode!
    • Rivian R2 prototype first drive revelations 
    • Toyota Highlander debuts as a 3-row EV 
    • Ferrari Luce interior revealed 
    • Much, much more!

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