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Rivian R2 SUV undergoes hands-on review ahead of 2027 launch

Engadget tested a pre-production Rivian R2, the smaller electric SUV sharing design DNA with the larger R1S, including a boxy body, flush door handles and pill-shaped headlights. The tested unit included off-road touches like built-in tow hooks, a roof rack mount, an optional tow package with a 7-pin connector, a 5.2-cubic-foot front trunk with a drain, and support for bi-directional V2L/V2H charging, though the charging adapter has not yet shipped.

engadget.com · 2026-10-12

Audi unveils A2 e-tron, its most efficient EV with 646 km WLTP range

Audi introduced the A2 e-tron, a compact entry-level EV that the company calls its most efficient model yet, rating it at 12.8 kWh per 100 km and roughly 646 km of range under Europe's WLTP standard. The car comes in three battery options—52, 61 and 84 kWh—with fast charging times between 24 and 29 minutes for a 10-80 percent charge, plus bidirectional charging capability. Preorders open September 10 ahead of a December launch, priced from 38,200 euros, but Audi says it's built for European buyers only.

engadget.com · 2026-09-07