Rivian R2

Rivian R2
Overview
Manufacturer	Rivian Automotive
Production	2026
Model years	2026
Assembly	Normal, Illinois, United States
Designer	Jeff Hammoud
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Platform	Rivian Mid-Sized Platform (MSP)
Doors	4 doors + 1 in rear
Related	Rivian R3
Powertrain
Transmission	Single-speed
Plug-in charging	North American Charging System
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,935 mm (115.6 in)
Length	4,715 mm (185.6 in)
Height	1,700 mm (67 in)

The Rivian R2 is an upcoming all-electric mid-size SUV to be produced by American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian.

Overview

The Rivian R2 was revealed on March 7, 2024, alongside the smaller R3, an entry-level compact SUV. The R2 is two-row, five-passenger vehicle designed as a more compact and affordable alternative to the R1S in Rivian's SUV lineup. The proposed starting price of $45,000 is significantly less than the R1S, which starts at nearly $75,000.[1] The R2 is planned to be sold globally as Rivian's entry into the European market and the company's first model sold outside of the United States and Canada.[2] The R2 will be the first vehicle in Rivian's lineup to support the North American Charging System (NACS). The charge port has been moved to the rear driver's side to accommodate street charging, which is more common in Europe.[3]

Specifications

The Rivian R2 is expected to feature LG Energy Solution 4695 cylindrical cells, a newly developed battery format that offers higher energy density and improved thermal management compared to the 2170 cells used in the R1 models.[4] These cells are 46 mm in diameter and 95 mm in height, and supposedly provide over six times the energy capacity per cell.[5] The battery pack is projected to deliver a range of more than 300 miles (480 km) on a single charge, though Rivian has not yet disclosed the full range estimates for different configurations.[6]

Rivian has confirmed that the R2 will be available in multiple powertrain configurations, including single-motor (rear-wheel drive), dual-motor (all-wheel drive), and tri-motor (all-wheel drive).[1]

References

1. Bell, Sebastien (March 7, 2024). "New Rivian R2 Starts From $45,000, Beats Tesla Model Y To 60 MPH". Carscoops. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
2. Bell, Sebastien (February 20, 2024). "Rivian R2 Electric SUV Will Be Sold In Europe Too". Carscoops. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
3. Stumpf, Rob (August 9, 2024). "The Rivian R2's Charging Port Just Got Much, Much Better". InsideEVs. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
4. "LG Energy Solution signs 5-year battery supply deal with Rivian". Reuters. November 7, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
5. Kothari, Suvrat (November 7, 2024). "2026 Rivian R2 Will Get New LG Cells With 'Six Times' The Capacity". InsideEVs. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
6. Dorian, Drew (March 7, 2024). "2026 Rivian R2: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

External Links

• R2 Official website