Rivian’s last chance to take on Tesla
· 35 min
Episode Rivian’s last chance to take on Tesla
For years, Rivian has looked like one of the most compelling electric vehicle companies in America — and maybe the car maker most equipped to take on Tesla. All that potential comes down to this: the R2, the long-awaited and more affordable car that Rivian hopes can make it truly mainstream. After a journey to the R2's factory earlier this year, The Verge's Andrew Hawkins explains what the R2 is, why it matters, and what happens to Rivian if it's a hit — or a flop.
Further reading:
• Range anxiety
• The Rivian R2 is too much fun to let drive itself
• Rivian surprises with R3 and R3X electric SUVs
Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.
We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Links in the notes 6
- https://www.theverge.com/cs/features/938196/rivian-r2-ev-factory-supply-chain
- https://www.theverge.com/transportation/946398/rivian-r2-review-price-specs-ai-ev
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/7/24093570/rivian-r3-r3x-electric-suv-crossover-pics-specs
- https://www.theverge.com/subscribe
- https://www.theverge.com/bulletin/795051/verge-podcast-ad-free-set-up-how-to
- https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them. Explicit shows are for adult profiles only, and children’s profiles hear only children’s shows. More about this list.