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2026 Rivian R2 First Look: Nice Range, Nice Price

Introducing the 2026 Rivian R2! Watch along as we dive into the sleek design and impressive features of Rivian's latest addition to its lineup. From its lightning-fast acceleration to its spacious interior and innovative storage solutions, the R2 is set to redefine an EV SUV.

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Not only are these two of the quickest SUVs in town, they're also among the most excessive. Nothing this big and heavy needs to go this quickly, or cost this much, or be painted this bright -- and yet here we are! On this episode, we pit the Rivian R1S against the Lamborghini Urus, and we're going to find out which is best.

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Rivian R1S vs. Lamborghini Urus: Head 2 Head Drag Race

This all-electric SUV has a 1,025 hp quad-motor powertrain—but, somehow, that's not what makes it special. The R1S Pebble Beach Edition is totally unique, showing off with hypercar-inspired paint, bespoke wheels, and a luxurious cabin full of hand-finished details. It's the debut vehicle from Rivian Studio Originals—a new project for crafting customized electric vehicles.

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Rivian's First One-Off Model Is the R1S Pebble Beach Edition

The 845-hp Cybertruck Beast faces off against Rivian's 850-hp R1T Tri Max in the only bragging-rights battle that matters. Which three-motor electric truck can outmuscle the other? You've gotta see this.

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Tug of War! Tesla Cybertruck Beast vs. Rivian R1T Tri Max!

The 2022 Rivian R1S is a three-row electric SUV with over 800 hp and 900 lb-ft of torque. Get a quick look at one of the hottest crossovers on the market.

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2022 Rivian R1S First Look

Two $100K electric trucks face-off to find out who builds the most luxurious pickup. To pick our winner, we subjected the Sierra EV and the R1T Tri to a full workup, including our proving-grounds performance regimen, range and fast-charging tests, on-road evaluations both unloaded and with 1,000-pound payload, and a day at the off-road park.

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2024 GMC Sierra EV vs. 2025 Rivian R1T Tri: Luxe Truck Duel

The two trucks we have here are the #1 and #2 in the electric truck segment: a Rivian R1T and a Hummer EV Pickup. Both are highly anticipated and exceptionally innovative. Our MotorTrend editors, Miguel Cortina and Christian Seabaugh compare the trucks from their power to their interior design and even touch on the Hummer’s crab walk feature. But in the end, there can only be one winner.

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Rivian R1T vs GMC Hummer EV Pickup: Comparison Test

Nissan’s first electric SUV is ready to battle the hottest EVs out there. The 2023 Nissan Ariya’s cool cabin and design definitely stand out.

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2023 Nissan Ariya Walk Around

We travel across the country to speak with policymakers, experts, and industry leaders about electric vehicles. Are we ready for this shift? Can the U.S. lead the way? In our special MotorTrend documentary, we investigate and highlight how far America has come and outline the significant hurdles to wider EV adoption in the future.

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MotorTrend Investigates: America’s EV Problems

Motortrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Rivian Founder & CEO, RJ Scaringe! RJ talks about EV adoption, Rivian R2, Rivian R3 & R3X, Rivian Commercial Van, Autonomy, Improvements from Gen 1 to Gen 2, NVIDIA partnership, Android Automotive, Unreal Engine, VW partnership, GenAI, international markets, NACS, Halloween mode, and a lightning round!

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Rivian Founder & CEO RJ Scaringe on the Rivian R2, R3, R3X & Beyond!

Tackling the Trans-America Trail--a route of interconnected, non-paved roads that runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean--is hard enough with a gas-powered vehicle. But what about in an electric pickup truck? Strap in with the editors of MotorTrend as they overland from coast-to-coast via the TAT in the groundbreaking fully-electric Rivian R1T.

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Rivian R1T Electrifying the Outdoors, Leg 1 of 5: Nags Head, NC to Dalton, GA