R2 Electric Joyride

Event ID: OE46899

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: 800 Congress Street Closure

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Summary

Rivian is bringing our Electric Joyride back to Austin so you can experience the all-new R2 on a custom off-road course. You’ll get to hop into the passenger seat with an expert driver behind the wheel as you traverse a series of obstacles. <p> https://events.rivian.com/sxswr2electricjoyride <p>

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