Rivian Will Redesign the R2's Door Release System To Address Safety Concerns

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:48:43 +0000
Automotive

Rivian is following Tesla in redesigning the door release systems for the upcoming R2 crossover. The electronic release systems have come under scrutiny because people could not get out of the car fast enough in the case of a crash. If the electronic door release systems malfunction, first responders are also unable to open the doors from the outside. Tesla reinvented the door handles to make them look cool, but the electronic door handl... (continue reading...)