Here's everything we know about Rivian R2 pricing and specs

"Deliveries of the first R2 SUVs will begin this spring. As a new automaker, Rivian often does things its own way, but with the R2 launch, it's following industry practice and starting with the superlative version first. That's the R2 Performance, which starts at $57,990 with the launch package (excluding a $1,495 delivery charge)."

"You get quite a lot of electric SUV for that, however: up to 330 miles (531 km) from a single charge of the 87.9 kWh battery pack, with 656 hp (489 kW) and 609 lb-ft (825 Nm) from the dual motor powertrain. Fast charging takes 29 minutes from 10 to 80 percent."

"The Performance features semi-active suspension, a rear window that drops into the tailgate, an interior with birch accents, heating for the front and rear seats and ventilation for the former, a nine-speaker sound system, matrix LED headlights, and some other neat touches like the flashlight that lives in the side of the door."

Rivian launches its R2 midsize electric SUV in spring 2025, following traditional industry practice by introducing the high-performance variant first. The R2 Performance starts at $57,990 and delivers impressive specifications including 330 miles of range from an 87.9 kWh battery, 656 horsepower, and 609 lb-ft of torque from dual motors. Fast charging reaches 80 percent in 29 minutes. The Performance trim includes semi-active suspension, matrix LED headlights, heated and ventilated seats, and a nine-speaker sound system. Optional features include Autonomy+ driver assistance and a tow package. The more affordable R2 Premium arrives in late 2026 at $53,990 with identical range but reduced performance output of 450 hp and different specifications.

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