Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y
Rivian R2
$45,000
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y. Rivian R2 offers the strongest value on price. Rivian R2 leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Rivian R2
Best Value
Rivian R2
Fuel Economy
Rivian R2
Performance
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Rivian R2
$45,000
Rating: 4.8/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Rivian R2 |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Rivian | Tesla |
| Model | R2 | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | Ev |
| Body Style | Compact SUV | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $45,000 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $45,000 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $44,000 | $47,990 |
| Engine | Tri-Motor AWD / Dual-Motor AWD | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | Approx. 500+ hp (Tri-Motor variants) | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | High performance instant torque | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | Under 3.0 sec (0-60 mph for Tri-Motor) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 125 mph | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | Over 300 miles range (EPA est.) | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 300+ miles EPA estimated | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | Advanced Lithium-ion 4695 cells | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | DC Fast Charging (NACS native) | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Competitive starting price around $45,000; Native NACS charging port for Supercharger network; Roll-down rear window and... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | High demand may lead to delivery wait times; Some advanced features require subscription packages | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
