I Drove the Rivian R2 – Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Rivian R2 Review – Perfect for Daily Driving & Everyday Adventures Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! - https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products - http://amzn.to/2BrekJm I spent a full day behind the wheel of the Rivian R2, the company's latest electric SUV offering, now meant for the masses, ranging from about $45k to $60k depending on the trim chosen (standard, premium, and sport). All trims, minus Standard RWD, are capable of over 300 miles of range (275 mi for S-RWD), ranging from 307 to 345 miles depending on the option selected. In this video, we'll cover many aspects of the Rivian R2, to determine if it's the right vehicle for you, including: 1) The basics (price, range, power) 2) Why I am interested in buying the Rivian R2 3) The driving experience 4) Apple CarPlay - Does it matter that it doesn't have it? 5) My concerns - it's not perfect! 6) The engineering Considering I recently got rid of my daily driver EV, this option has been high on my list as the replacement for it. After spending a day with it, will I end up buying one? Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engineeringexplained Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained EE Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrY4q8xGPJQbQ8HPQZn6iA