Rivian R2 platform and positioning
The Rivian R2 is the third production model from the American EV maker and its first car aimed at the mass market. It is built on the new Mid-Size Platform (MSP) at Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois, where customer deliveries began in June 2026. At 4,722 mm long on a 2,935 mm wheelbase, with 244 mm of ground clearance, the R2 is a mid-size SUV that sits below the larger R1S in both size and price.
Rivian R2 range and charging
Three powertrains are offered, all on an 87.9 kWh usable battery except the base Standard, which takes a smaller pack. The Standard uses a single rear motor for 350 hp and 481 Nm, and Rivian quotes 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. With the long-range pack it reaches up to 555 km (345 mi) of EPA-estimated range, the most of any R2; the base pack is estimated at about 443 km (275 mi). The Premium Dual Motor adds all-wheel drive for 450 hp, 728 Nm, and 4.6 seconds to 60 mph. The Performance Dual Motor tops the range at 656 hp and 826 Nm, reaching 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Both dual-motor versions reach up to 531 km (330 mi) on 21-inch wheels; the Performance’s all-terrain tyres cut that to 494 km (307 mi). A native NACS port gives access to the Tesla Supercharger network, and Rivian quotes a 10 to 80 percent charge in under 30 minutes.
Inside the Rivian R2
Inside, the R2 seats five and adds a fully folding second row, a panoramic roof, and a new steering wheel with Rivian’s tactile Halo controls. Rivian fits the car with numerous hidden storage compartments and a front trunk. Driver assistance runs on the Autonomy+ system, which uses 11 cameras and 5 radars, and the car receives over-the-air software updates.
Rivian R2 price and trims
The exterior keeps Rivian’s signature oval headlights, with frameless door glass, short overhangs, and a separately opening rear window. Wheels range from 19 to 21 inches. US prices, before a $1,495 destination charge, open at $44,990 for the Standard and $48,490 for the Standard Long Range, rise to $53,990 for the Premium, and reach $57,990 for the Performance Launch Edition. Only the Performance is delivering in 2026: Rivian moved the Premium and both Standard versions to 2027, with the base Standard arriving last.
