Rivian R2

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.^[2] Over 68,000 reservations for the R2 were made in the 24 hours following its announcement.^[3] 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.^[4] 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.^[5]

The reveal of the R2 took place at SXSW on March 12, 2026.^[6]

The R2 uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link suspension rear suspension both using with 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.^[7][8] The R2 has 9.6 in (245 mm) of ground clearance^[7][8] and a turning radius of 19.9 ft (19.9 ft). Driving modes include All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, and Sport, plus All-Terrain on higher trims.^[7][8]

The R2 has 57 cu ft (1,610 L) of front passenger space and 53 cu ft (1,500 L) of rear seat passenger volume. It has 29 cu ft (822 L) of rear cargo space, which expands to 79.4 cu ft (2,250 L) with the rear seats folded down, and is supplemented with 5.2 cu ft (146 L) of frunk space.^[7][8] 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 220 TOPS. An upgraded system is expected to arrive after initial launch which utilizes a LiDAR sensor and a self-developed ADAS computing module.

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.^[7][8] It provides EPA range ratings of 345 mi (555 km) on rear-wheel drive models and 330 mi (531 km) on both all-wheel drive and Performance models, which drops to 345 mi (555 km) 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.^[9] 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.^[10][7][8] The pack is structured as 8 string of 96 cells in series, allowing it to run at 353.3 V nominal.^[7][8]

The R2 uses permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors with single-speed direct drive transmissions.^[7][8] Standard models are equipped with a single 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS) rear motor. The Performance model uses a 291 hp (217 kW; 295 PS) front motor and 362 hp (270 kW; 367 PS) rear motor for a total of 656 hp (489 kW; 665 PS).

With the optional tow package, it has a towing capacity of up to 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) braked and 1,653 lb (750 kg) unbraked.^[7][8]

Initial pricing:^[7][8]

• R2 Official website