Rivian has long been known for tucking playful surprises into its vehicles, and the upcoming R2 is no exception. While most manufacturers treat the interior of a charge port door as an afterthought, Rivian’s design team decided to turn it into a literal game.
A new easter egg discovered on the R2 reveals a complex, solvable maze molded directly into the texture of the charge port door’s inner lining. The detail was highlighted in Kim Java’s recent video interview with Rivian’s chief designer, Jeff Hammoud, who explained that the feature was born from a desire to do "something fun" with a part that normally requires a standard grain texture.
A Designer's Labor of Love
The maze isn't just a random pattern; it is a fully functional puzzle designed to give owners something to do while waiting for their vehicle to juice up. Hammoud shared that one of their designers personally hand-crafted the layout. "The crazy part about this was he had done the maze, but then we kept changing the requirements for the size of this [port door], and each time he had to redo the maze. So he's sick of looking at this maze," Hammoud said.
Interestingly, the team actually started with AI to help generate the path, but eventually had to move to manual design to ensure the maze fit the specific proportions of the R2's port door. This level of granular detail shows just how much personality Rivian is trying to bake into its mass-market SUV. It follows a tradition of quirky additions from the brand, such as the Car Wash Mode easter egg in the mobile app and the Morse code message hidden in their radio app.
If you’re having trouble solving Rivian’s charge port door maze, you can find the solution on the r/Rivian subreddit here, courtesy of user prefim.
Solution
Although the maze isn’t easy, Rivian fans were quick to solve this one.
Rivian’s R2 Launch and Deliveries
The R2 is critical for Rivian’s future as the company pushes toward profitability by the end of this year. While the maze is a fun distraction, the vehicle’s specs are what will really drive sales. Rivian has announced a multi-trim lineup for the SUV, starting with the $57,990 R2 Performance.
This flagship model is slated for delivery later this spring and features 656 hp with a 3.6-second 0–60 mph time. Following the initial launch, Rivian will release the $53,990 Premium variant in late 2026 and the $48,490 Standard Long Range in early 2027. The most anticipated version is the $45,000 base Standard model, which is expected to hit the market in late 2027.
Rivian is also leaning into digital culture to find its audience, with leaked plans to bring the R2 to Fortnite and Rocket League. While the R2 is in a tight race with Tesla’s Model Y, small touches like the charge port maze demonstrate a brand identity that prioritizes "playful" adventure over cold minimalism.
As the first lucky customers prepare to take delivery in just a few months, they’ll have at least one puzzle to solve before they even pull out of the charging station.
