Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Rivian just got the best surprise possible. ⚡️

The final EPA certification for the Rivian R2 Performance just landed at 335 miles—officially beating Rivian's own initial estimate of 330! This means the R2 is coming out of the gate with more range and better efficiency than even the team expected.

In this week’s full episode, we’re breaking down:

How a boxy 5,200 lb SUV beats the Model Y on range.

BMW x Rimac: German luxury is turning to Croatia for batteries.

The Megawatt Box: Testing the beast of DC fast chargers.

VW ID. Buzz: The latest update for the US market.

Watch the full deep dive here: youtube.com/watch?v=RsK1Atu2pM8

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