US EditionRivian to Begin R2 Deliveries with $58,000 Launch Variant This Spring
Rivian's R2 Performance AWD SUV offers 656 hp, 330-mile EPA range, and deliveries start spring 2026 as a key model to expand market reach and improve profitability.
- On Thursday, Rivian announced the R2 Performance with Launch Package will arrive this spring, starting at $57,990 as the first model available to consumers.
- Rivian frames the R2 as a critical model because it must attract broader-market buyers after losing billions, and the midsize SUV revealed in 2024 is slated for availability this year.
- Performance-Oriented specs show a dual-motor setup producing 656 hp and 609 lb-ft with an 87.9-kWh battery and up to 330 miles range, while the Launch Package adds semi-active suspension, rear drop glass, birch accents, torch flashlight, and lifetime Autonomy+ access.
- Production plans forecast 20,000 to 25,000 units in 2026, with the R2 Premium starting at $53,990 in late 2026 and built in Normal, Illinois, and Georgia.
- Amid competition and policy shifts, Rivian says the R2 will use NACS and fast charging, with 10–80% charging in 29 minutes and Supercharger access planned; Morgan Stanley called it "the key transition vehicle," while Barclays warned of volume uncertainty.
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The Rivian R2 2027 promises 656 HP, up to 330 miles of autonomy and a price from less than $60,000 dollars
Rivian Introduces R2 Lineup, Sharing Full Trims & Pricing - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. ` The soul of a Rivian, sized for every adventure Today, American automaker and technology company Rivian announced full trims and pricing¹ for the all-new R2, a mid-size electric SUV that brings Rivian’s design, performance and technology to a significantly ...
Rivian unveils $58K R2 launch SUV, deliveries to begin this spring | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SAN FRANCISCO >> Rivian will begin delivering its more affordable R2 line of SUVs this spring with a variant priced at $57,990 and roll out cheaper options by 2027, as the electric vehicle maker looks to widen its customer base and take on Tesla’s best-selling Model Y.
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