What are the pros of Rivian R2?

Competitive starting price around $45,000 , Native NACS charging port for Supercharger network , Roll-down rear window and completely flat-folding seats , Thrilling multi-motor performance options , Advanced autonomous driving sensor suite

What are the cons of Rivian R2?

High demand may lead to delivery wait times , Some advanced features require subscription packages

Rivian R2 Review — Specs, Range & Pricing

Ratings

4.8 Expert Rating

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Category Scores

Performance 9.2

Comfort 8.8

Safety 9.0

Fuel Economy 9.4

Technology 9.3

Maintenance 8.5

Reliability 8.6

Interior 9.0

Exterior 9.5

Value 9.2

Specifications

Charging

Architecture	400V / NACS Native
10-80% DC	Less than 30 minutes
AC charging	11 kW onboard
Plug type	NACS (Tesla Supercharger access)

Battery

Battery type	Large Pack (4695 cells)
Warranty	8 years / 150,000 miles

Dimensions

Length	185.6 in
Width	75.0 in
Height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	115.6 in
Cargo volume	Spacious front trunk & fold-flat seating

Safety

Autonomous hardware	11 cameras, 5 radars, custom compute
Driver assists	Hands-free Highway Assist

Engine & Performance

EngineTri-Motor AWD / Dual-Motor AWD

HorsepowerApprox. 500+ hp (Tri-Motor variants)

TorqueHigh performance instant torque

Fuel TypeElectric

TransmissionSingle-speed direct drive

Drive TypeAWD

MileageOver 300 miles range (EPA est.)

AccelerationUnder 3.0 sec (0-60 mph for Tri-Motor)

Top Speed125 mph

Emissions0 g/mi

BatteryAdvanced Lithium-ion 4695 cells

ChargingDC Fast Charging (NACS native)

Range (EV)300+ miles EPA estimated

Fuel Economy

Fuel TypeElectric

MileageOver 300 miles range (EPA est.)

Emissions0 g/mi

BatteryAdvanced Lithium-ion 4695 cells

ChargingDC Fast Charging (NACS native)

Range (EV)300+ miles EPA estimated

Safety

Advanced Autonomous Driving System
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Keep Assistance

Technology

Large Central Touchscreen Infotainment
Digital Instrument Cluster
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
Digital Key Support

Ownership

Roll-down rear window glass
Completely fold-flat front and rear seats
Dual gloveboxes

Leverage home charging for daily commutes and utilize native NACS access for effortless cross-country road trips.

Expert Review

By FindEdition Auto Team

4.8 / 10 expert score

Overview

A smaller, more affordable sibling to the R1S, the Rivian R2 retains adventure-ready styling and brilliant packaging.

Driving Experience

Agile dimensions make it perfect for city driving while maintaining exceptional off-road clearance and swift acceleration.

Charging & Range

Native NACS port gives seamless access to the vast Tesla Supercharger network alongside impressive battery efficiency.

Pros

Competitive starting price around $45,000
Native NACS charging port for Supercharger network
Roll-down rear window and completely flat-folding seats
Thrilling multi-motor performance options
Advanced autonomous driving sensor suite

Cons

High demand may lead to delivery wait times
Some advanced features require subscription packages

Verdict

The Rivian R2 brings rugged capability, thoughtful utility features, and accessible pricing to the compact electric SUV market.

Pricing Intelligence

MSRP $45,000

Current $45,000

Dealer $44,000

Invoice $43,500

Offer $45,000

FinanceAvailable through Rivian financial partners

LeaseCompetitive EV lease options available

TaxesVaries by state and locality

Product Intelligence

Buying Recommendation

Reserve early to secure introductory pricing tiers and federal EV tax credit eligibility where applicable.

Ownership Cost

Leverage home charging for daily commutes and utilize native NACS access for effortless cross-country road trips.

Charging

DC Fast Charging (NACS native)

Alternatives

Reserve early to secure introductory pricing tiers and federal EV tax credit eligibility where applicable.

vs Tesla Model Y Rivian R2 offers more rugged styling and adventure utility; Model Y provides established production volume.
vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 R2 leans more towards off-road capability.