Here's What The Rivian R2 Launch Edition Will Be Like

""In the early part of next year, we're going to have an R2 event where we'll go through the full portfolio of R2 products," Scaringe said."

""We're going to limit the number of variants that we're building, and so we have a launch edition for the R2," Scaringe said. "And this is a classic challenge, because there's thousands and thousands of people who are excited for R2. Some will want the most base version, the lowest-price version. Others are going to want the highest-end version.""

""I'll say that it's a dual-motor variant, and it's well-appointed, but it's not intended to be our most expensive version. It is intended to be a very nicely set-up vehicle, which we think will make the most people the most happy.""

Rivian plans an R2 event in the early part of next year to reveal the full R2 portfolio. The initial R2 Launch Edition will be a dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant that is well-appointed but not positioned as the most expensive configuration. The company will limit the number of variants built at launch to simplify production and target a sweet spot that appeals to many buyers. The R2 is slated to go on sale in 2026 and is critical to reaching a broader, more affordable market segment. Additional R2 variants will be introduced as production ramps up.

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