Rivian launches tour of R2, R3X across North America

Rivian has introduced plans to take its upcoming electrical automobiles (EVs) on a tour round North America, after the corporate unveiled the R2 and R3 fashions earlier this 12 months.

Final week, Rivian introduced in a publish on its web site that it could be displaying each the upcoming R2 and R3X automobiles at numerous areas within the U.S. and Canada, after initially launching shows at a number of choose shops. The entire occasions are set to incorporate the R2 and R3X besides the LA Auto Present, which received’t embody the R3X, and many of the tour is happening at automotive reveals.

“Prepare—our R2 Street Tour is coming to a city close to you,” Rivian writes. “We’re cruising by cities throughout the nation, bringing you an up shut and private have a look at the all-new R2. You may as well meet the brand new Gen 2 R1S & R1T and take a demo drive. Maintain an eye fixed out for R3X making visitor appearances alongside the way in which.”

The information additionally comes after Rivian formally started increasing its Regular, Illinois manufacturing facility final week to accommodate manufacturing of the R2 pickup and SUV. The corporate was initially authorised for such an enlargement in August, after a unanimous vote from Regular City Council.

In accordance with Rivian’s VP of Manufacturing Tim Fallon in an announcement in July, the R2 had already gained greater than 100,000 pre-orders, following its unveiling in March. In a shock transfer after the R2 was unveiled, Rivian went on to share an extra EV, the R3X, is predicted to enter manufacturing after the R2.

Along with the upcoming R2 and R3X shows, Rivian has had the R2 on show at a number of areas in California, in addition to in Vancouver, B.C., Portland, New York Metropolis, Nashville, Austin, and Boston. You may see all of Rivian’s upcoming R2 and R3X appearances beneath, together with an ongoing show on the firm’s Laguna Seaside house that ends on Sunday.

Rivian R2 and R3X appearances in 2024

November 15 to 17: Laguna Seaside (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Rivian South Coast Theater – 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Seaside, CA 92651

November 20: Venice (11:00 am – 7:00 pm)

Rivian Venice House – 660 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

November 22 to 27 and November 30 to December 1: Los Angeles Auto Present

Los Angeles Conference Heart – 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

11/22 to 11/24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
11/25 to 11/27: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
11/28 to 11/29: No viewings of R2 and R3X for vacation
11/30: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
12/1: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Be aware: The Rivian R3X won’t be displayed on the LA Auto Present.