Thoughts on Rivian R2, R3, & R3X | A Tesla Owner's Perspective

I went to the Rivian event! The R2 is amazing and it's bigger with more miles than a Tesla Model Y. I can't wait to get my hands on one in 2026!
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[@EverydayChris]

Over 300+ miles of range at $45,000?!? No way..

[@iantelinside]

I'll believe it when I see it real world tested. Really nice car, nonetheless. I do wonder about efficiency because of the really boxy shape

[@XX-166]

Same thing ELON said…😂

[@gledatelj1979]

There are two models, only bigger one is 300 miles and it's closer to 60k

[@telerye]

@@gledatelj1979the R2 will have single (rear) motor, dual motor, and tri-motor. all at the 300 mark. RJ confirmed with MKBHD that they will have an additional single motor variant with sub-300 range.

[@EverydayChris]

Hahaah

[@kenchow8213]

When I think of R2/R3 competitor, the Model Y doesn't come to mind. I think of the Ford Bronco, Jeeps and Subarus, these are the vehicles that give off the same vibe as the Rivians.

[@jeraldb2868]

I was really looking forward to the R2, but it’s the R3 I actually want!

[@telerye]

definitely excited about R2. my dog is gonna love that back window down

[@EverydayChris]

Same! It’s like a 4 runner

[@jeannie36545]

Great video Chris, your enthusiasm makes me super excited about the Rivian! I hope Rivian can deliver on the price point!

[@EverydayChris]

I hope so too!

[@olasogaolu7011]

Why does it feel like an Apple event or product? There’s something about the design and UI in these cars that have me sold. Looks like a car made by Apple.

[@1MarkKeller]

Agreed, I'm actually surprised that Apple hasn't made a move on Rivian yet ... I guess they want to wait for it to be on the brink of death so they can buy it at an insanely low price.

[@slipstreamvids7422]

One more thing……

[@crAZNimal]

i was thinking since apple bailed on creating their own car why not buy Rivian

[@awall422]

had my reservation in during the reveal livestream. would love an R1, but can't justify the expense. this is perfect for my family needs and doesn't feel like a compromise.

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah the R2 is the sweet spot

[@hungtsan9733]

By the time the r2 comes out you’ll be able to afford the r1s

[@R56Cooper]

The R2's full front folding seats for camp mode will be amazing! Plus the 9.8 inch ground clearance--higher than the upcoming 2024 Land Cruiser!---🎉

[@mrproptech]

“ It just makes me happier” ❤

[@mustangdaddy4125]

They look like Land Rovers and the Discovery models with a futuristic twist 😊. I’m happy for Rivian😊. I’ll rock my 2021 Model Y Performance for a few more years and maybe check them out in 2026. Great review Chris 😊

[@EverydayChris]

oooooooo THAT'S WHERE I FEEL ITS FROM!!!

[@petehelme7714]

and JLR should be releasing some of their BEV models, like the Velar and possibly Disco Sport for 2026 as well. it'll be interesting. :)

[@MidniteSon]

​@@EverydayChrisMe too, reservation placed, but Rivian as a company me be bought out or bankrupt, so I am skeptical the R2 will even come out in 2026

[@KonradZum]

I own Tesla Model 3, but looking at Rivian R2, I feel like Tesla is not making enough to remain competitive in the market. Tesla should be introducing new features faster & with better quality, otherwise it will loose market. Personally, my next EV could be R2 actually. I love the look of it, the price & features that it has.

[@missbliss5756]

I agree 100%

[@MitchTolandJr]

I believe in MKBHD’s post event recap with RJ it says the 45k model will be 270 miles of range.

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah saw that. 270 is still good enough

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

My wife and I are throwing a reservation at the R2. The R3 is 100% inspired by the MkII Golf. Check out that C pillar and tell me I'm wrong. Pulls from the spirit of the Golf Country model from the 90s

[@Fitforacting]

Awesome job with this video! I'm super excited for the R2 and the R3 especially the r3x and I want to see how that compares to the Hyundai ioniq 5n. I love your enthusiasm and excitement while filming. That was awesome❤

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

RJ is definitely a car guy... He gets it. And the money shot was the R3X. Affordable and cool. I see the R3/R3X flying off the shelves. The hot hatch is back, baby!

[@Shinobifoxx]

Trading my Model Y for this beauty

[@MidniteSon]

I like my MYP, but it can't offroad and the R2 can!

[@lorenzo2u944]

$45k on announcement day.. then... $58k on release date.. then $65k+tax OTD with options.. surprise? no not really. great car. love it.

[@drschultz]

Charging port location is dumb. Hopefully they fix that before shipping

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah kinda low low

[@muhanadkais]

Agreed with you on this one!

[@document6]

RJ explained on a podcast that the charge port on the R2 was intentionally placed near the battery pack in the rear to reduce high voltage cable needed as there are single motor rear wheel drive variants and this will help cut costs .. I’m fine with the charge port location in exchange for a $45,000 starting price BEFORE the $7500 ira credit yes it’s $37,500(!!!)

[@SyncETod]

It’s on the wrong side, if they plan to use Tesla network, they would block another car from the parking spot

[@rcpmac]

Superchargers are being retrofitted with longer cables in order to accommodate all the various configurations so don’t worry about it

[@XlxKeViinxlX]

The R3 is what I'm saving up for

[@phoenixgaming5549]

The chief designer of rivian came to my school recently and it was really cool to talk to him about the new cars

[@stefanconstantinescu1576]

Prototype is easy, mass production is hard. Rivian is almost banckrupt. They need a lot of money to put R2 and R3 in the market at a decent price. I gave them max 10% to succeed this

[@blakeaaron5698]

Thy have $7.5billion (enough for two years of cap ex), and now saving another $2+ billion by halting new factory - no where near bankrupt.

[@adamchoi8136]

It’s compelling. A better packaged vehicle than Fisker.

[@andybeasley9246]

AWESOME video @EVERYDAYCHRIS. I was planning on getting a Model Y this year but now I want to wait for the R2. Looks super sexy. Oh decisions decisions

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah if you can wait wait

[@kcalebwalters]

Praying Rivian moves charge port to rear driver side with NACS

[@rcpmac]

It doesn’t matter, Tesla is retrofitting its chargers with longer cables

[@seprarep]

It's so nice to see an Ev company that makes me feel good and doesnt make cars that all look alike, and has a flashlight! Wait.... They Do all look alike - frog faced boxes or a duck billed platypus. And the R3 looks like a refreshed Gremlin . But hey it has flashlight 😂all vapor ware till it it gets produced and delivered . Good luck !

[@rcpmac]

The form is not at all gremlin like. It is VW golf like

[@dannywinget]

Nice meeting you today! Quick turn around ok this video 🔥

[@EverydayChris]

You too brotha!!! I know I sleep at like 7 PM so it was cutting into my sleep time HAHA

[@CaseyHardman]

I love my 24 MYLR but that R3X looks super fun haha

[@darknessislight3689]

The R3 and R3X are my favorites 😍

[@gNoj8956]

2:03 & 9:20 Good direction with going with NACS charge port. But Rivian needs to put it on the LHD driverside

[@RossKyle]

Agreed 💯. How will this work with Tesla superchargers with such short charging cables? They'll essentially be taking up 2 charge stalls...

[@jeremyorwhatever]

Back in.

[@RossKyle]

@@jeremyorwhatever obviously. But with the charger port on the passenger side rear, rivian owners will take up the charger on the passenger side since the cables are like 4ft long, meaning vehicles with charge ports on the driver's side (all Teslas) cannot use any superchargers when parked on the passenger side of a rivian like they normally would. Rivian owners consume 2 Tesla supercharger parking spots...

[@rcpmac]

It’s old news that superchargers are being retrofitted with longer cables

[@rohanb79]

Critiques: 1. The rear glass is directly a page out of Fisker ocean, you really will never drive like that on freeway , it also brings the dust and smoke in. 2. The front seats have no side bolstering and are flat. 2. The NACS port is a welcome change, but the location next to rear wheel well rather than at belt line is a huge miss. When you will go to open it will be full of mud and dirt as that part of the car gets very dirty. Putting it higher would have solved it and also not putting it on the drivers side is a huge problem for Tesla supercharging.

[@rcpmac]

I’m sorry but the rear glass is a feature right out of Detroit 1968.

[@awash7156]

The rear glass down has been a beloved and problem free feature of the Toyota 4Runner and Tundra for many years. Unless you’ve owned a vehicle and driven with it, you are just guessing and spreading FUD.

[@Tigeron1a]

Reserved on the day of the release. I have not been this excited for a new product in years. 😊

[@ThugByChoice]

For some reason Rivian make me feel very adventurous.

[@EverydayChris]

Right??? Same here

[@Smart-Alex]

Done with Tesla Model Y - the R2 is my next car.

[@kertveira]

Definitely taking this over the tesla. Wish Rivian would partner with Apple for software now that they're not making their own car anymore.

[@rcpmac]

Their software is fine

[@kertveira]

@@rcpmac didn't say it wasn't. Fine doesn't mean it can't be improved and who better than Apple.

[@aquamarinereef7460]

What I don’t understand why NACS was installed on the wrong side should be left back not right back, makes not to much sense 🙃 they want to make charging journey difficult or was it a mistake that they will fix

[@sparks869]

What does it matter? Everyone's installing longer cords at faster chargers. V4 Tesla has a longer cord. Tesla is even making an extension cord.

[@omarjames11]

A mistake but there have two years to fix it

[@rcpmac]

Not a mistake @@omarjames11

[@WayApp]

That's perfection

[@danieljr974]

Awesome video, I really like your format and vibe. Subscribed!

[@EverydayChris]

Yayyy! Thank you!

[@DelbertD935]

2022 seemed too far off, yet here is Rivian. It will be here beyond 2026. They are quality minded vs. quantity 1st. Nothing built by human hands is perfect. How many companies can say that nowadays.

[@beyondcleon]

I was excited to hear what these new models won’t have. I am tired of everyone expecting their vehicle to do everything and somehow also cost less than $40,000. I think they struck a really good balance with these (if they can hit those price targets)

[@astroknomer]

Really love this car. But been very scared to do Rivian since I heard they filed for bankruptcy

[@asianstud7]

Tesla needs to start stepping up their interior game.

[@robnelsonbayvillage]

$45K with all the design excellence? Range and delicious interior? No smell of MUSK!

[@roda6674]

Chris, I'm like you and own a Tesla. I reserved an R2 also. Do you know if you have to pay the monthly charge/ 30% higher to use the Supercharger Network ?

[@awash7156]

Yes. It’s vehicle specific.

[@sanctred]

I thought the R2 is smaller than the model Y? Have they changed the measurements on this or are you just stating it is larger based on the feel not physically larger?

[@EverydayChris]

It feels larger. Size wise I still feel in person it seems bigger

[@jacquesintriere8736]

Great, more competition for Tesla, assuming Rivian stays in business. They should move the NACS port to driver side or middle (license plate area) for Tesla supercharging network.

[@rcpmac]

I know they will stay in business because I just bought $10k of their stock. When my R2 arrives it will be worth enough to buy it.

[@ms1007901]

Me too. I will get the tri-motor

[@1MarkKeller]

I want a R2T (truck) announcement by the end of the year. Give us the trio RJ!

[@user-rh6ji1ot8q]

Would you say the R2 is the size of a 4Runner?

[@EverydayChris]

Maybe slightly shorter

[@rcpmac]

It can’t be because a 4runner is 4 and this is only 2

[@awash7156]

It shorter (length) and likely shorter (height). It’s about 1” shorter than the Model Y

[@TechnoZen36]

I just worry about a company like rivian making money.. I'd be afraid to buy one

[@justinsugay1149]

Rivian looks like a serious consideration now. Wow!

[@NaturalHazards]

Did the R2 have any sort of ambient lighting on the interior? I put my reservation in for one, super excited as it’ll be my first EV! Great video, gained a sub from me!

[@bmsrak6860]

Can they keep the R2 price competitive with the Tesla Model Y within a $5000 difference? Like base model $50k, Next model $55k, highest model $60k

[@Gopinathk17]

So it starts with $45k and we get $7500 federal rebate? That looks like a great deal to consider these vehicles.

[@larzlarz1140]

I noticed you said you’re 6’3”. I’m the same height. The problem I have with Teslas is that the B pillar is too far forward. I own a model S, I’ve rented a model 3 for 4 weeks and I’ve test driven a model Y. With all of them, with the seat all the way back, which is my comfortable driving position, my shoulder hits the B pillar getting in or out. It helps with the crash test rating, but it is annoying for me as a tall driver. Do you experience the same thing? And do you experience that in the R1T? And did you get to sit in the R3 to see if that is an issue?

[@user-rh6ji1ot8q]

Did you get to sit in the R2? Was there plenty of head room?

[@curtisbme]

R3 is not "its own segment". He called it what it is, a crossover.

[@darknessislight3689]

Id take Rivian over Tesla any day of the week 😊 absolutely gorgeous vehicles ❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielprice5540]

Any data on the GVWR of the R2?

[@EverydayChris]

I wish! They said smaller and ligher than the R1

[@gustavgron2252]

Im still waiting after 4 years for the cybertruck, not knowing if it ever is coming to Sweden. Your happy cute face makes me want an R2 though… ❤

[@srl0003]

Looks soo good, love it! 🔥

[@katatocdo7050]

if I did not have my model 3 or if I owned a model y, I would be wanting to get the r2.

[@austinzizzi1142]

I think they’re awesome but how will these companies survive after autonomy?

[@paulholterhaus7084]

Heart breaking that I cannot have the R3 Yesterday.............Paul

[@n2l2l]

Good product is not enough unfortunately. There has to be production at scale to lower the final cost for clients. And this is very hard. Cybertruct also was presented for lower price that was on delivery, and different spec. On Rivian will be the same, it is inevitable.

[@Daniel_Capital]

It's shorter than a Model Y, not bigger

[@SamanoSoleyn]

I lost so much money from their stocks. I really hope these cars do well

[@Gopinathk17]

What are the expected prices of R3 and R3x?

[@Gopinathk17]

It looks R3X will be fun to drive

[@Zmap6191]

I have a Tesla that I can't wait to dump. I also put down a reservation for the R2. But I am still a bit disappointed by the lack of efficiency in the R2. I may have to spring for the Macan..

[@rcpmac]

What do you mean by lack of efficiency in the R2?

[@Zmap6191]

@@rcpmac what part did you not understand lol? This is not a efficient car. Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, Porsche are all getting better at the efficiency game and even surpassing Tesla in some cases (Lucids being the market leader here) and they haven't even introduced their next Gen power trains yet. Not to mention the Chinese companies who are every further along.. R2 is not even going to be at the level these guys are today let alone beating Tesla or Lucids efficiency today. That's disappointing for a next Gen platform.

[@nordlandak6853]

Two years is a long time to roll it out. Competition wise they are in trouble, Toyota RAV4 hybrid awd starts at 35k. They have to reduce prices to compete….

[@EverydayChris]

I'm hoping they get it ready within a year and match those Model Y prices

[@rj8u]

The Tesla model Y is like a swiss army knife electric car from Tesla, frunk storage, rear storage, optional third road and ample of space inside. I think Rivian missed making the R2 their swiss army knife like the model Y. I would be surprised if a Tesla comes out with a model Y version in Cybertruck design as a SUV with 45k price tag.

[@akis3556]

Does the R2 have a rear wiper?

[@EverydayChris]

Nope

[@Mid.G.]

Bro showing more excitement than a swiftie.

[@JJdaSamuRai]

Everyone in tech is 6'3 and up how great...

[@EverydayChris]

Hahaha not everyone

[@trongnhangoaipho1090]

release in 2026 and the range still cant beat 500 miles mark yet...300 miles is today standard, not in 2 more years

[@doublem6027]

How do you guys go Camping with an electric car without depending on a charger at your camp site?

[@stevewilson6193]

how do you go camping in a gas car with out carrying gas with you?

[@doublem6027]

@@stevewilson6193 with a full tank of gas . I don't have to worry about my battery dying 🪫

[@NJ_Scat_Hemi_Orange]

@@stevewilson6193 touche... But I think it's different because EV camping is using the battery to camp inside the car with climate control on... I don't think people sleep with their gas car running overnight...

[@gilly3531]

It's called planning. I have an R1T, Quad motor and have gone camping with it. You plan accordingly - drive in conserve mode to the destination, put the thing in camp mode, be mindful of overall usage and enjoy your time with nature. And let's be honest, even with its lowest range you are looking at 313 miles on a full charge. Who is really going that far off grid that they won't have 100 miles or so to spare to make it to some kind of charging station?

[@chrisbullock6477]

If you know about cars a rally racing the R3X has some Renault R5 body styling similarities

[@davidholmer6099]

The R3X has my attention.

[@gd0628]

was this meeting in a high school?

[@麦克天梯倒数第一]

without a reliable supercharger network, Rivian can’t compete with Tesla.

[@dubcee4694]

Im waiting on the cayenne EV. Taycan turbo GT debuts on the 11th of March 😊

[@NJ_Scat_Hemi_Orange]

$80k-$100k starting?

[@EverydayChris]

im gonna reach out to them

[@johndeer5524]

Not interested but thanks for covering 😂 no FSD I just can't see myself getting another vehicle without it 😂

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah fsd is legit. But rivians is getting better

[@Daniel_Capital]

FSD is an overpriced scam, Super cruise and mercedes are so much better and either cheap or free

[@slipstreamvids7422]

50k OTD and I am a buyer

[@BillionaireA7]

R2 IS GREAT Exept its coming late😢 I will have my BZ5X by then.

[@dubcee4694]

I’m not sure Rivian can stick with the 45 thousand price point as its base. With inflation that base price could start at 51 thousand 2 years from now! 🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@EverydayChris]

like the cybertruck pricing lol

[@rcpmac]

And then that would be the same price then wouldn’t it? Btw inflation is only 3% per year so $48, 200. Do you expect a company to charge less in actual dollars? What’s your game?

[@satyakorrapati]

Someone tell RJ to relocate the charging port to other side 😊

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah so they dont hog 2 stalls in a supercharger

[@jakesdroidx]

I like everything about the Rivians except the stupid headlights, everything else is perfect. Really screwed up with the headlights!

[@EverydayChris]

awww I love the headlights though lol

[@LOSANGELESMOTO]

"soh cheep!" lol

[@EverydayChris]

SOOO CHEAP LA

[@jhar02]

R3 looks like a bigger vw rabbit

[@ajanderson8070]

Yes that. And a RAV4

[@rcpmac]

Agreed!

[@cawfeedawg]

hmm I will stick with Tesla until the R3X is launched.. sure that will be a while but the exterior of the R1 and R2 leaves me cold.

[@Galileo9.81]

Not so good timing. Just endure Rivian

[@petemiller519]

I was a Tesla and Elon fan up until he bought Twitter and fell off the deep end. My next EV car will be a Rivian R2.

[@sabatory]

R3 will probably be better than a mini, the new one look kind stupid inside looks to be really laggy.

[@gledatelj1979]

Those vertical lights have to go. Why not circular lights?

[@rcpmac]

That is Rivian signature. I like it and it makes sense that they aren’t round as they are led.

[@gledatelj1979]

@@rcpmac The car is boxy so the lights should be boxy as well. There is just mismatch of the body and lights. I know it's their signature but they are not established and should be flexible.

[@gabe6959]

45k but its really gonna be like $60

[@aymanlockhartable]

Inspired by VW Golf MK1!?

[@cellman1829]

Does that mean you're not going to do Tesla content anymore 🤔😞😞

[@EverydayChris]

Of course not. haha

[@cellman1829]

Great to hear 🎉🎉

[@robertcastillo5210]

If the company survives to 2026 given the nose dive the their stock has taken , I can promise you that this car will not be 45k.

[@derrekb4501]

That’s 2026 at the earliest to get mass production down to that price. Pathetic. Most people won’t have it until 2027 realistically or later. So a care 3 to 4 years away 😂

[@cascaderetriever7618]

I want r3x. But i want it in 2025