Day: March 11, 2026

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Rivian R1 Dual Standard Is Gone: New Starting Prices, Last Lease Deals, and the R2 Launch

Rivian has officially confirmed the end of the Dual Standard configuration for the R1T and R1S, raising the entry price by $7,000 across the board. Between LFP battery calibration failures, the upcoming R2 reveal, and a potential pricing strategy shift, there’s a lot more going on here than a simple trim cut. Here’s what it means for buyers — and what it could signal about where Rivian is headed.

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