By DCB Editorial, February 13, 2026
Legal Disclaimer: Carwow’s Mat Watson did not turn up to his latest car review, the Rivian R2, in a drunken state, nor has he ever claimed to have a drinking problem. We just made up the headlines — in modern journalism, that’s called professionalism.
Anyway, Mat Watson is somewhere in “Jerk Water, USA,” reviewing the Rivian R2, a vehicle he believes rivals the Tesla Model Y.
Watson claims the Rivian R2 is better than the Model Y, but one thing the R2 lacks is Tesla’s superb Supercharger network.
All in all, the Rivian R2 is certainly a compelling offer, undercutting the Model Y while being more practical. Doubts remain about its availability in the UK anytime soon.
