The Rivian R2 is a battery electric mid-size SUV being produced by American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. It is the second Rivian SUV.
The Rivian R2 was announced on March 7, 2024, alongside the smaller R3, a compact SUV. The R2 is a two-row, five-passenger vehicle designed as a more compact and affordable alternative to the R1S. The proposed starting price of $45,000 is ~$30,000 less than the R1S. Over 68,000 reservations for the R2 were made in the 24 hours following its announcement. The R2 is planned to be sold globally, serving as Rivian's entry into the European market and the company's first model sold outside of the United States and Canada. At the R2’s unveiling, the charge port was originally located on the rear passenger’s side to accommodate street charging, which is more common in Europe. The charge port has since been moved to the rear driver’s side.
Pricing was announced at SXSW on March 12, 2026.
Specifications
The R2 uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link suspension rear suspension both using coil springs, with electronically controlled active dampers used in Performance models. It is available with wheels ranging between 19 and 21 inches and it uses a hydraulic brake-by-wire braking system. The R2 has of ground clearance and a turning radius of . Driving modes include All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, and Sport, plus All-Terrain on higher trims.
The R2 has of front passenger space and of rear seat passenger volume. It has of rear cargo space, which expands to with the rear seats folded down, and is supplemented with of frunk space. The R2 is equipped with a power lowering rear tailgate window and a flashlight integrated into the door.
The R2 has a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen which supports built-in navigation, Amazon Alexa, and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, and lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Standard models come with a 525 W five-speaker audio system, which is upgraded to a 975 W 13-speaker system on Premium and Performance models.
The R2 comes standard with a driver assistance suite consisting of five mmWave radars and 11 cameras. An optional Autonomy+ hands-free driving assistance system is available on all models ($2,500 one-time or subscription), which uses an Nvidia chip capable of 220TOPS. An upgraded system is expected to arrive after initial launch which utilizes a LiDAR sensor and a self-developed ADAS computing module.
Powertrain At launch, all versions of the R2 use a 87.9 kWh usable (~94 kWh gross) liquid-cooled NMCA battery pack. DC fast charging tops out at 210 kW on a 400-volt architecture, which delivers 10–80% in 29 minutes. It provides EPA range ratings of on rear-wheel drive models and on both all-wheel drive and Performance models, which drops to when equipped with all-terrain tires.
It is expected to feature LG Energy Solution-supplied 4695 cylindrical cells, a battery format that is claimed to offer greater energy density and improved thermal management compared to the R1's 2170 cells. These cells are 46 mm in diameter and 95 mm in height, and are claimed to provide over six times the energy capacity per cell. The pack is structured as 8 strings of 97 cells in series (776 cells in total), operating at 357 V nominal voltage. The battery pack is a structural battery pack with non-serviceable cell section, but a serviceable powerhouse section for highly integrated power electronics, accessible from a panel under the 2nd row seats.
The R2 uses permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors with single-speed direct drive transmissions. Standard models are equipped with a single rear motor. The Performance model uses a front motor and rear motor for a total of .
With the optional tow package, it has a towing capacity of up to braked and unbraked. +SpecificationsConfiguration BatteryPower Torque 0–60 mph Range Top Speed TypeWeightEPAStandard5.9 secOver (preliminary)— Standard Long Range 87.9 kWh NMCA LG ES — Dual-motor AWD 4.6 sec — Performance (dual-motor) 3.6–3.7 sec 110–112 mph
Trims/prices Initial pricing: +Trims Trim Drivetrain Starting Price Availability Standard Single-motor RWD $46,495 Late 2027 Standard Long Range Single-motor RWD $49,985 2027 Premium Dual-motor AWD $55,485 Late 2026 Performance (Launch Edition) Dual-motor AWD $59,485 Spring 2026
References
External links R2 Official website