Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Rivian Redesigns EV Doors for Enhanced Safety
Rivian, a car company, is changing the way its car doors work.
Some people were worried that it was hard to open the doors if the car lost power, like in a crash.
Now, they're making it easier to open the doors from the inside in an emergency.
The new design, in the R2 SUV, will have a manual door release that's easier to find and use.
This change is in response to concerns about the existing design where the manual release was not easily accessible.
The goal is to make sure people can get out of the car safely, no matter what happens.
The company says safety is their top priority.
Rivian is redesigning its vehicle doors due to safety concerns.
The new design will include a more accessible manual release.
The changes are planned for the R2 SUV, with deliveries starting in 2026.
Consumer complaints highlighted issues with current manual release accessibility.
The change addresses concerns about exiting the vehicle in emergencies.
- Who
- Rivian, consumers, and auto safety regulators
- What
- Rivian is redesigning its EV doors to address safety concerns after complaints about accessibility of the manual release.
- When
- R2 deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026.
- Where
- The changes will affect the R2 SUV and potentially the current R1 models.
- Why
- To address safety concerns about accessing manual door releases in emergencies and to comply with safety standards.
- Company
- Rivian Automotive Inc.
- Vehicle
- R2 SUV
- Issue
- Potential safety issues with door design
- Redesign Target
- Rear doors
- Manual Release
- More visible and accessible
- Planned Delivery
- First half of 2026
- Share Price
- Little changed as of Friday