Rivian Prices New R2 at $58K, Deliveries Starting Soon
Rivian’s been beating the drum for its next vehicle, the R2, for a while, and now it’s changed the beat to tell those wanting buy one just how much they’ll need to pony up: $57,990, not including taxes and fees.
Officials at the EV maker told the world March 12 that deliveries of the R2 Performance would begin “Spring 2026,” which sounds like next month, although Spring officially hits March 20 so it could be sooner. However, what’s being delivered is the 656-horsepower all-wheel-drive model that travels an estimated 330 miles on a full charge. Not that it’s likely to be necessary, it posts a zero-to-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds.
If that’s too pricey, there is good news. If you exercise some patience, the less expensive version can be had for just $45K, but you’ll have to wait until the end of next year and give up some range as the “entry-level” model will travel 275 miles on a full charge.
“R2 embodies so many of our learnings that we have accumulated—the passion and attention to detail from our team is visible everywhere,” said RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, in a release. “Thank you to all the teams across Rivian who poured their energy into bringing this incredible vehicle to life. I couldn't be more excited.”
The Performance trim comes with a slew of tech features, but if you order the Launch Package, you also get Autonomy+, Rivian’s semi-autonomous driving tech, for the lifetime of the vehicle. Additionally, you get a special Rivian Green anodized key fob to show your friends, the exclusive Launch Green exterior color to show your friends and everyone else, and a tow package capable of hauling 4,400 pounds.
Rivian is also offering other trim levels, which will arrive in a phased launch. The R2 Premium starts at $53,990 and comes in the second half of this year. It’s also AWD but produces 450 hp and travels 330 miles on a charge.
The R2 Standard is set to hit customer driveways in the first half of next year for $48,490. It can be had in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, delivers 350 hp and travels 345 miles on a charge. The entry-level version of the Standard trim comes after all of the other models. For $100 Rivian R2 fans can get in line to buy the ute of their choosing.
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Michael Strong has spent more than 25 years writing about the automotive industry. A Detroit-area native, he’s written about everything from local car shows to product reviews to financial news. Currently he writes and edits for a variety of national and local publications. He’s also a longtime member of the Automotive Press Association and the International Motor Press Association, and a graduate of Georgia Southern University. Hail Southern! Despite a love for ’70s land yachts and BMWs from the late ’80s and early ’90s, his personal vehicle is neither of those.
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Nice.
The longer I wait the cheaper it gets? Cool, I like this game.
I don't think people yet realize that this stupid war with Iran is going to drive gasoline prices very, very high for a long, long time. EV manufacturers will sell everything they can make. Rivian is going to do very well with the R2.