Every R2 in our development fleet accumulates tens of thousands of miles. From Death Valley to Fairbanks, from Atlantic to Pacific, we’ve driven R2 relentlessly through the harshest conditions imaginable.
R2 is engineered for robust simplicity and long-term reliability, while being easier to build and service. The battery and electronics are protected from the elements, and the chassis and suspension are designed to soak up abuse from the road.
Tested in temperatures from -45℉ (-43℃) to 122℉ (50℃), our efficient thermal systems keep the cabin comfortable in the most extreme conditions on earth, while also maintaining optimal operating performance for all vehicles systems. This ensures R2 can stand up to just about anything you’re likely to encounter and maximizing the long-term health of the vehicle.
Thanks to robust hardware and our software-defined architecture, R2 inspires confidence on pavement and over rugged, off-road trails. We validate performance on sand, ice, rocks, and beyond.
Aerodynamics testing helps optimize R2 to reduce drag, which improves range, reduces wind noise and helps the vehicle feel balanced and planted at highway speeds. Our wind tunnel results are then validated across thousands of miles of real-world driving.
When you trust your vehicle, you have the confidence for every adventure. At Rivian, rigorous testing is a core part of how we build that trust every day. We’re beyond excited for customers to experience R2 for themselves very soon.
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