Batteries Included

134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed


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All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date:

Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026
656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 3.6s
Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)

Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026
450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 4.6s
Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)

Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027
350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 5.9s
Up to 345 miles (Rivian-estimated)

Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027
350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 5.9s
Up to 275 miles (Rivian-estimated)

All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge.

Performance & Capability
Nearly 2,000 lbs lighter than R1 with a 115.6-inch wheelbase​
9.6 inches of ground clearance, 25° approach angle, 26° departure angle​
19.7 inches of wading depth​
Up to 4,400 lbs towing capacity (optional on most trims)​
Semi-active suspension exclusive to Performance trim​

Charging
Native NACS port with Supercharger network access; CCS adapter support​
10–80% charge in 29 minutes​

Technology
Rivian Autonomy: L2 hands-free driving on 3.5M miles of US/Canada roads — $49.99/month or $2,500 one-time; free lifetime access included with Launch Package​
11 HDR cameras (combined 65MP) + five-radar perception stack​
200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute for in-cabin experience (works offline)​
Forthcoming Rivian Assistant voice AI running locally on the vehicle​
Haptic Halo steering wheel dials (scroll, push, pull, tilt) — designed in-house​
Dual digital displays (driver display + centre display)​
OTA software updates via vertically integrated hardware/software stack​
5G connected but offline-capable​

Interior & Utility
Seating for 5 adults; 40.4 inches of rear legroom and headroom​
90.1 cu ft total enclosed storage; 5.2 cu ft front trunk (fits carry-on + backpack)​
Rear drop glass window lowers fully into liftgate (Performance & Premium only)​
Fold-flat rear seats for level loading surface​
Dual gloveboxes, removable USB-C power bank/hand warmer, door-mounted Rivian Torch flashlight​
Upcycled Birch wood accents; headliner made from recycled ocean plastics​

Launch Details
Reservations open now with $100 refundable deposit​
On display at SXSW 2026 (March 13–18) at the Rivian Roadhouse​
Online configurator opening in coming months​
Pricing is US market only; Canadian details to follow closer to launch

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