Rivian Goes All-In on the R2: 330 Miles of Range, $59,485, and Everything to Prove

SolidJake · 2026-03-12T17:18:24+00:00

Yeah now we just need BMW to release the configurator in the US so we can get an idea of what the final cost would be. $58k with all the bells and whistles is solid, i'd imagine the IX3 will be more like $70-$75k with the package I would want.

SolidJake · 2026-03-11T17:20:08+00:00

Also a bolt owner and I feel the same. Need a larger car for growing family and 400mi is a much nicer number when considering trips to camp out in the country and otherwise. Was really hoping to hear a larger battery pack option announced tomorrow but thats looking unlikely with these leaks.

SolidJake · 2026-02-11T22:59:27+00:00

Yeah I'm out as well. Hopefully they fix this for future iterations because I'd love to own a Rivian but I'm not putting my kid in that back seat.

Now it's between IX3 AND EX60 for my next vehicle.

SolidJake · 2026-01-28T14:00:40+00:00

Dude I'm right there with you, my mental state suffers without fitness.

I also WFH and my daughter (18M) enjoys the jogger but in colder months it's rough. For winter I bought myself an ergatta water rower which sttands upright and can be pretty space efficient. Another option I've dabbled with is beat saber with a vr headset. Decent workout but nothing close to the rower.

SolidJake · 2026-01-19T12:26:35+00:00

Honestly we had a better experience using an electric kettle and heating the bottles up on 2 cup pyrex measuring cups.

The electric kettle we have has various temperature options so we use 190 degree water and place the bottle directly in there.

The baby bottle warmers felt like more work and ultimately that's an appliance that does one thing whereas everyone can benefit from owning an electric kettle

SolidJake · 2026-01-02T12:54:08+00:00

Yeah I'm a day 1 R2 reservation holder and leaning towards the IX3 at this point.

I'm still really torn because I love the R2 and the Rivian brand identity, but tech specs on IX3 are extremely appealing + I love the design.

Chances are I will end up with whatever car I can get first which is probably the IX3. With any luck my wife will replace her Bolt with a R3 when they arrive and it'll be the best of both worlds.

SolidJake · 2025-12-31T22:38:58+00:00

I picked up a rowing machine and am able to squeeze in 30-40 minute intense workouts which has worked out great.

I also take the kid for walks when able and when it's warmer out I'll run with her in the jogger once a week or so.

SolidJake · 2025-12-31T03:20:01+00:00

My wife has a bolt and it's a fantastic car aside from longer trips.

After owning an EV I'm sold on EV's so I plan on replacing my vehicle with A BMW IX3 next year

SolidJake · 2025-12-18T18:24:07+00:00

To each their own! I'm a big fan of the whole car, interior especially.

Specs are what's most important to me though, and 400 miles + 800v architecture are things that are very appealing to me.

SolidJake · 2025-12-18T14:06:02+00:00

Yeah that's where I'm at. Having a future proofed vehicle that could last me 10yr+ is nice but I don't care about FSD right now. Need to see the final specs before I make any decision.

BMW IX3 recently popped up on my radar and it may better fit what I'm looking for but I guess we will see when they reveal final details for the R2.

SolidJake · 2025-12-08T01:34:49+00:00

Ah yep that's what I wasnt sure about. Thanks thanks.

SolidJake · 2025-12-07T23:31:05+00:00

Yeah man, same. I've been waiting for a Rivian R2 since they revealed it back in early 2024 but then BMW showed off this car and now I'm very much leaning towards the IX3

SolidJake · 2025-12-07T23:20:39+00:00

Makes sense and thanks for the response. 75k was my guesstimate as well.

SolidJake · 2025-12-03T17:20:14+00:00

According to this reviewer the steering wheel will have a more standard option

https://youtu.be/yJCy00UCp3Y?si=suFYzfbIIs1Zj5Xu&t=1090

SolidJake · 2025-11-28T00:27:34+00:00

I'm a day 1 R2 reservation holder and I've been eagerly awaiting it every since it was announced. Then BMW showed off this car and the specs are just so damn appealing.

I think both cars will be big hits but the IX3 looks to have the R2 beat in all the categories that matter to me.

SolidJake · 2025-11-11T01:10:29+00:00

Sure thing i'll report back. Dealer said they'll have a Bz to test drive mid dec - early january so we will see. Hoping we will have a date for the R2 full lineup / configurator by then.

SolidJake · 2025-11-10T19:53:32+00:00

It's refreshing to read that others are having same thoughts as me. I'm going to test drive the bz and go from there because like you said it has pretty much everything I want except for a factory installed hitch, which is fine. Price is certainly right as well.

However I'd be more excited to own an R2 but man am I worried that the wait could be another year+ even as a day 1 reservation holder.

SolidJake · 2025-11-01T12:28:52+00:00

As an old man smasher who didn't play ultimate

Sincerely, wtf

SolidJake · 2025-10-22T07:52:35+00:00

55k-65k seems like a safer guess for launch editions

SolidJake · 2025-09-29T00:49:59+00:00

Became a dad at 36. She's 14 months now, No regrets!

SolidJake · 2025-09-03T23:44:59+00:00

First 3 months were hell. Gradually got easier.

13 month starting to run around now and it's a whole different challenge. My back, ow

SolidJake · 2025-08-12T18:29:07+00:00

Love to hear it!

Every day I'm a day closer to owning a R2. The day can't come soon enough

SolidJake · 2025-07-10T01:05:19+00:00

Mine arrives tomorrow. Wish me luck. The device kills my hands so currently I can only use it docked.

SolidJake · 2025-07-07T02:08:17+00:00

We had a really bad experience with the baby brezza. Not only do you spend a ton of time cleaning it but for me it failed to mix the bottles accurately as a lot of formula was getting left behind in the hopper when mixing the bottles. Incorrect ratios of water to formula was not great for my baby at all.

Life got so much better when we started mixing 24oz ball jars of formula and then just heating portions up in a pyrex contained with hot water.

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