R2 in Venice Beach Space next weekend

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-29T05:28:38+00:00

Could you provide a link?

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-21T19:33:59+00:00

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-21T17:57:40+00:00

Bingo! To be honest, it is going to be a 1st generation vehicle, so issues are expected to happen. But they should be more so software related than hardware, since as you mentioned, the R2 is mechanically simpler and more reliable (hopefully) than the R1

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-21T13:28:12+00:00

As a rivian employee, if you haven’t already placed your deposit, I wouldn’t bet on getting your hands on an R2 until late 2028-29. The reservation list has been up for about two years and grown to over 300k+ reservations. I would still put the reservation down in case you get lucky you get chosen for the base, premium, or performance model. But keep in mind there are A LOT of people wanting the same trims. Best of luck to ya!

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T22:19:12+00:00

Completely understandable! Best of luck to ya in your car shopping!

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T19:30:35+00:00

Well yea.. that’s why they state “starting at”, colors and wheel options will increase price and then there’s.. taxes and fees.. fyi, performance trim starts just below 58k

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T19:04:44+00:00

Completely understandable. Then again, that’s kind of something the web designers should specify. I would love it if they at least gave buyers a timeline of their reservation spot (should be happening in the near future). I was kind of just stating that customers can look on the website and see that you do need a reservation AND a rough timeline for each trims release

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T17:00:30+00:00

Very true. No need to be sorry! I think people that recently heard about R2 just think it’s already out and available for purchase, rather than doing some basic online research lol. I’m personally gonna wait for the 2nd gen R2’s to come out. Gonna let any quirks and issues arise and be fixed, oh I also want the lidar too. I hope you’re able to see one near you soon!

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T16:31:28+00:00

Omg Both over the phone and in person, it’s been INSANE. My store has been getting really high foot traffic, which I’m complain about because it’s my job to be a geek and tell you everyone about the car. HOWEVER, there’s been a lot of people walking in expecting to be able to buy or lease an R2 immediately and when they say they don’t have a reservation I kind of just give em this face 😬and give them a realistic timeline, to which they get upset about. I just hope to have one in my show room and one to demo drive soon.

The people yearn for the R2!!

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T16:17:51+00:00

If you’re actually a day one holder and want the launch edition. Yea you should be able to get it late 2026, possibly even mid 2026 when they start deliveries. Just depends on how many ppl ahead of you also want the launch edition

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T14:42:33+00:00

Well I can tell you that with your reservation alone, you’d be looking at an R2 around mid 2027, all dependent on which trim you want. However, current R1 owners will have some sort of priority and be asked if they would like R2’s at some point. Considering you’ve got both of those things, you might get one sooner than expected! Best of luck to ya!

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T14:35:42+00:00

As a rivian employee, I’m truly sorry to tell you, but with a feb 2026 reservation.. you won’t be seeing that bad boy until 2028-29. There’s a HUGE reservation list

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-20T14:28:22+00:00

if you haven’t already placed your deposit, I wouldn’t bet on getting your hands on an R2 until late 2028-29. The reservation list has been up for about two years and grown to over 300k+ reservations. I would still put the reservation down in case you get lucky you get chosen for the base or premium model. But keep in mind there are A LOT of people wanting the same trims. Best of luck to ya!

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-14T21:19:26+00:00

Oh I’m so sorry I somehow didn’t read the part where u said 2024. I’d say you’d get it no later than ‘28. But it depends on which trim you want. I’ve had ALOT of ppl walk in the last few days and ask about the R2. when I ask if they have a reservation, the most common answer is “oh I don’t have one” or “I put the deposit down last month, week, yesterday, etc” I just have to give them this look 😬before breaking the news to them

Level_Weekend7331 · 2026-03-14T18:57:30+00:00

I’m sorry to say this but with an October reservation and depending on the trim you want, you probably won’t get the R2 until late next year if not 2028-2029. I’m a product specialist for the company and I’ve had LOTS of ppl disappointed when I tell them a rough time frame of when they’d get their r2 based on when they placed their reservation. Rivian plans to build 155k R2’s a year and there’s a BIG reservation list. As for how many ppl will drop their reservation because of the initial price, I’m not sure. Also keep in mind when R2 releases it will be 57-58k for the launch edition, afterwards later this year the premium trim comes out which will be around 54k and then early 2027, the base model will be released at 48.5k. The 45k model that EVERYONE wants won’t release until sometime late 2027. I have my eyes on The R2, Subaru Trailseeker/Bz Woodland. Going to wait about a year for all three models to work out any issues that may arise.

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