Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2

Electrek
By Scooter DollMar 11, 2026, 4:01 pm109 ptsTrending
According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for Rivian’s most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is…

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