Rivian just confirmed that every US base R2 reservation holder will find their Rivian R2 ordering window inside their Rivian account by the end of this month.
This announcement gives reservation holders a concrete next step on the Rivian R2 delivery timeline. No matter when you placed your hold, the company is rolling out ordering invites systematically so owners can finally configure and lock in their build.
The timing lines up with earlier production signals. Earlier reporting showed Rivian R2 production ramp-up over 1300 VINs already assigned, and the latest update suggests those invites are now hitting inboxes at scale. You can track the latest invite wave in our post on Rivian R2 ordering invites hit inboxes.
Rivian also quietly updated the R2 configurator language. The optional dual-motor upgrade on the $44,000–$45,000 R2 standard now carries the label “long range.” That means the rear-wheel-drive base model keeps the smaller pack while every R2 long range dual motor and tri-motor variant steps up to the larger battery. Expect better real-world range on the all-wheel-drive versions once official EPA numbers drop.
For Tesla owners weighing the switch, this clarity on the Rivian R2 delivery timeline matters. Many are running the numbers on whether to sell Tesla for Rivian now that ordering windows are visible. If you’re in that camp, Plug Motors — get an instant offer to sell your Tesla or EV can give you a firm number in minutes and close the sale nationwide within two days.
Bottom line: the Rivian R2 reservation update removes the biggest unknown for early holders. Once your ordering window appears, you’ll know exactly when you can spec the R2 long range dual motor and when deliveries are likely to begin. The wait just got a lot more predictable.
