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  • Rivian R2 Delivery Wait Times: 4–8 Weeks by Color

    Rivian R2 Delivery Wait Times: 4–8 Weeks by Color

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    Rivian R2 deliveries run 4–8 weeks after order confirm – Borealis, Forest Green, and Coastal Cloud quote 8–12 weeks. How invites, colors, and Launch Package timing stack up.

  • Rivian Q3 2026 Deliveries: 19,248 Vehicles as R2 Ramp Continues

    Rivian Q3 2026 Deliveries: 19,248 Vehicles as R2 Ramp Continues

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    Rivian produced 19,751 and delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026 (~46% YoY), beat Street ~18k, and reaffirmed 65k–70k 2026 guidance. Earnings Oct 29.

  • Tesla Emergency Drive Away: Leave a Supercharger Without Unplugging

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    Tesla’s Emergency Drive Away (update 2026.38.3) lets supported U.S. cars leave a Supercharger while still plugged in – emergencies only, with damage and misuse warnings.

  • Rivian R2 Standard vs Premium vs Performance: Which to Buy

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    Joel L.
    San Diego-based EV driver and enthusiast. Current owner of a July 2023 Rivian R1T Dual-Motor Performance with Large Pack in Limestone. Previously owned 2023 Tesla Model Y LR AWD, and before that a 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ purchased in May of 2019. Passionate about real-world EV ownership and the future of affordable electrification.

    Rivian R2 Standard from $44,990 (late 2027), Premium $53,990 (late 2026), Performance $57,990 delivering now – which trim to buy. Specs in one place.

  • Tesla Sets a New Standard [Model 3/Y]

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    Joel L.
    San Diego-based EV driver and enthusiast. Current owner of a July 2023 Rivian R1T Dual-Motor Performance with Large Pack in Limestone. Previously owned 2023 Tesla Model Y LR AWD, and before that a 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ purchased in May of 2019. Passionate about real-world EV ownership and the future of affordable electrification.

    In Corner Number One we have the Tesla Model 3 Standard 321 miles of range 5.8 sec 0-60 360 Degrees of Visibility with the new front camera Tapping out with no Autopilot, but fully capable of Full Self-Driving Fully sealed frunk Continuing the tradition of no HEPA filter / Bio-Defense mode A beautiful glass roof…

  • How to Find Out Your EV’s Actual Electricity Cost Per Mile

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    Joel L.
    San Diego-based EV driver and enthusiast. Current owner of a July 2023 Rivian R1T Dual-Motor Performance with Large Pack in Limestone. Previously owned 2023 Tesla Model Y LR AWD, and before that a 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ purchased in May of 2019. Passionate about real-world EV ownership and the future of affordable electrification.

    Find out how much any given EV is going to cost you per mile in the United States.

  • Tesla’s Q2 California Registrations Up 7.4% over Q1

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    Joel L.
    San Diego-based EV driver and enthusiast. Current owner of a July 2023 Rivian R1T Dual-Motor Performance with Large Pack in Limestone. Previously owned 2023 Tesla Model Y LR AWD, and before that a 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ purchased in May of 2019. Passionate about real-world EV ownership and the future of affordable electrification.

    Q2 registrations in Cali are up 7.4% to 52,211 from 48,342 in Q1. Worldwide in Q2 2024 Tesla delivered 443,956 vehicles, 12.8% up from 386,810 in Q1 2024, indicating Tesla sales are accelerating upwards again after slowing slightly in Q1.