Rivian R2 won't be $45k at launch... here's WHY

The much anticipated Rivian R2 won't launch at $45k, here's exactly why I'm convinced the first builds could cost a lot more. Resources 📚: 👉 Get up to 500 points + 3 months charging with my referral link! https://crtrlnk.co/mEd07b9 Want a weekly Rivian Recap newsletter? Join me here : https://crtrlnk.co/yRfhqoG Rivian Lease Deal Calculator👇: https://crtrlnk.co/1eGiENd Rivian Range Calculator 🪫: https://crtrlnk.co/SNbQP8D Rivian Lease vs Buy Comparison 🆚: https://crtrlnk.co/7jKba61 _______________________________________________ Great Services for your Rivian Rivian Roamer : https://crtrlnk.co/u4htuei Home EV Charging Essentials 1. Best Wall-Connector : https://crtrlnk.co/9CCtw4Y 2. Wall-Connector Pedestal : https://crtrlnk.co/AryN9ax Charging Adapters (CSS) 1. NACS to CCS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/ofOhozL 2. Level 2 Tesla to J1772 (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/vEDGbxf Charging Adapter (NACS) 1. CCS to NACS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/ApshFWT 2. J1772 to NACS (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/mQJAn9x Best Rivian Accessories 1. MagSafe Charging Pad - Drop-in Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/XKyGXn6 - Integrated Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/oHjv3lr 2. Screen Protectors (3 Pack) - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/WRJqR6v 3. Backseat Pet Protector - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/lCWT06L 4. 2nd Row Tablet Mount - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/RUadrJt 5. 2TB Security Camera SSD - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/nWWxR8n 6. Right Angle USB-C Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/Vm0Ql69 7. Sunshades : https://crtrlnk.co/5zBTfP1 8. Air Filters : https://crtrlnk.co/BqlJhtk 9. Mud Flaps - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/dypHgUn 10. Arm Rest Organizer - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/OCw1knP 11. Magnetic Jack Pucks - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/WjaDnDp 12. Center Tray Organizer and Drink Holder - Gen1 : https://crtrlnk.co/FWeQEoT - Gen2 : https://crtrlnk.co/VdHpYm0 13. RV 30amp Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/db8Q37S 14. Exped Megamat Auto - R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/kCZjIlY Recording & Software 1. Desk Camera - Sony a6600 : https://crtrlnk.co/CqLZ0YW 2. Lens - Sigma 16 f/1.4 : https://crtrlnk.co/OPtjII9 3. HDMI Capture Card - Elgato CamLink 4k : https://crtrlnk.co/1mm40kw 4. Desk Microphone - Shure SM7B (but you should get SM7dB): https://crtrlnk.co/qydAtNY 5. Key Light - Neewer CB300C : https://crtrlnk.co/UDrnQZE - Light Stand : https://crtrlnk.co/0ChhFj2 - Softbox : https://crtrlnk.co/85UyAgi 6. Accent Lights - Neewer TL120C (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/mE8kEUQ 7. Teleprompter - Elgato Teleprompter : https://crtrlnk.co/rEAzi8z 8. Mobile Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/lGKl7FX 9. Action Cameras - DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/YVkvCbf 10. Wireless Mics - DJI Mic 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/1DYTsER Starlink Mini & Accessories 1. Starlink Mini (1-month free service) : https://crtrlnk.co/ZbO8UrM 2. Starlink Mini Suction Cup Mount : https://crtrlnk.co/nB92NoW 3. Starlink Mini 12v Adapter : https://crtrlnk.co/Fj6BKoB DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links. Music from Apple Final Cut Pro Descriptions & links managed by Creator Link Pro. 10 videos managed for free: https://crtrlnk.co/6qYCLBw News, video and photography credit to: Rivian X Rivian Community Reddit Rivian Community Rivian Owners Forum Chapters 🎬: 00:00 Intro 00:30 R2 Launch Edition 02:20 Power Train 04:33 R2 Trims 07:59 Autonomy 10:44 Interior & Sound System 12:40 Outro