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:
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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/cs/features/938196/rivian-r2-ev-factory-supply-chain">⁠Range anxiety⁠</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/transportation/946398/rivian-r2-review-price-specs-ai-ev">⁠The Rivian R2 is too much fun to let drive itself⁠</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/7/24093570/rivian-r3-r3x-electric-suv-crossover-pics-specs">⁠Rivian surprises with R3 and R3X electric SUVs⁠</a></li>
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