Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Rivian-R1S-Standard-phased-out.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" /></div><p>According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/rivian/">Rivian’s </a>most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive,</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/11/rivian-phasing-out-r1s-dual-standard-most-affordable-suv/#more-459197">more…</a>
<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Rivian-R1S-Standard-phased-out.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" /></div><p>According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/rivian/">Rivian’s </a>most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive,</p>
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