Rivian R2
The R1 recipe, made smaller and cheaper.
Rivian R2
Image placeholder — licensed photo pending clearance.
- Power
- 656 hp
- 0–60 / 62
- 3.6s
- Top speed
- —
- Range / weight
- 330 (Performance); up to 345 est. (Standard Long Range)
- Price / year
- $57,990 (Performance); Standard from about $45,000 in 2027
- Drive
- Dual-motor AWD (single-motor RWD to follow)
Design
Compact two-row SUV with Rivian's signature lights and a frunk.
Driving
The Performance trim beats the base R1S on power and range.
Engineering
New midsize platform, built in Normal, Illinois, with a native NACS port.
Ownership
Deliveries began on 9 June 2026; Premium trims follow late 2026, Standard in 2027.
Legacy
Rivian's volume model and Model Y rival.
Full specs
| Variant | R2 Performance (launch trim) |
|---|---|
| Power | 656 hp |
| Zero To Sixty | 3.6s |
| Top Speed mph | — |
| Range EPA Miles | 330 (Performance); up to 345 est. (Standard Long Range) |
| Battery kWh | 87.9 |
| Drive | Dual-motor AWD (single-motor RWD to follow) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Price From | $57,990 (Performance); Standard from about $45,000 in 2027 |
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