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No doubt burned by the serious headaches induced by launching three products at once last time, Rivian is cautiously rolling out the new R2 in four trims from now through late 2027. The only R2 available at launch is the Performance model at $57,990, or in reality $59,485 with the mandatory $1,495 destination charge. However, it makes 656 horsepower and 609 pound-foot of torque from a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup. Zero to 60 mph is a rapid 3.6 seconds, and the EPA-estimated range is 330 miles. The launch edition adds lifetime Autonomy+ (Rivian's L2+ hands-free, eyes-on driving system), whi
Rivian R2 First Drive: The Rivian for the Masses… Ready for Some Power, R2? Rivian hasn't supplied official figures, but despite its less aerodynamic frame, the R2 supposedly has an energy consumption sitting between 3.7 and 3.9 miles per kWh, depending on the model. …
… So in a world where R2s are selling really well, we’d still pursue this. A world where Rivians are not selling well, we’d still pursue this. It just becomes really critical in a world without R2. …
… Rivian R2 The Rivian R2 is causing much excitement as a smaller, more affordable version of the R1. …