Rivian R2

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

Earlier this year, Tesla announced its intent to discontinue its three-row Model X electric SUV alongside the Model S sedan, refocusing its Fremont, California, factory on the development of its Optimus humanoid robot. Sunsetting the Model X leaves Tesla with nothing to challenge the Rivian R1S,  Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Cadillac Vistiq in the highly lucrative full-size, three-row SUV class. Meanwhile, Rivian’s new R2 just pulled up into the midsize electric SUV space, ramping up deliveries to customers last month and boasting more space for people and cargo than Tesla’s Model Y. Bringing