Andrew J. Hawkins

In the fog of the release of its new R2 (and R3! and R3X!) vehicles, the news just dropped that the company’s massive $5 billion facility east of Atlanta is now officially on pause. That means Rivian will need to find room at its existing factory in Normal, Illinois, for this new EV trio if it hopes to stick to its early 2026 production plans.

There’s a lot more to say about the R2, and of course the R3 and R3X. So be sure to keep an eye out for our impressions of Rivian’s first big reveal since the launch of the R1 platform. And thanks for following along! What did you think of the R2 and R3? Leave us a comment and let us know.

The R3X is “just so cool,” RJ says. Wider stance, tri-motor setup, smaller crossover shape.

R2 has a “sibling,” according to RJ.

Many people have complained about the R1T and R1S’ lack of glove compartments. So the R2 will have two??