Articles & Analysis

Rivian Reliability: Growing Pains Persist as the Brand Matures

As of mid-2026, Rivian builds compelling vehicles — but Consumer Reports still rates both the R1T and R1S below average for reliability. A federal suspension investigation, 17 combined recalls on 2025 models, and a thin service network mean the company has not yet made the transition from promising startup to mature automaker.

Rivian R2 Review: The $45,000 EV That Costs $57,990

Production started in April. First deliveries are arriving. The R2 has genuinely impressive specs — 335-mile EPA range, 210 kW peak charge, efficiency that beats the Model Y. It also costs $13,000 more than Rivian spent two years telling everyone it would.