Rivian Introduced The R2 Crossover
The American company Rivian presented the most affordable electric car in its line – the five-seat crossover R2. The new product, aimed at competing with the Tesla Model Y, will be available with one, two or three electric motors to choose from. It won’t go on sale anytime soon. Prices will start at $45,000.
At the same time, the characteristic exterior design is largely borrowed from the Rivian R1S, simply adapted to more modest proportions. The new product reduced its dimensions from 5100 × 1837 × 2212 mm (L×H×W) to 4715 × 1700 × 2144 mm, and the wheelbase length decreased from 3075 to 2935 mm. Not much is known about the technical characteristics of the Rivian R2 yet; only the transition to the use of 4695 size battery cells, which are 15 mm higher than the cylindrical 4680 used by Tesla, is reported. The Rivian R2 power plant can be equipped with one, two or three electric motors. The average range will be 483 km, but it will vary greatly depending on the configuration and equipment of the crossover. By the way, the three-motor version of the Rivian R2 will be able to accelerate to 100 km/h in less than three seconds. The single-engine version provides drive only to the rear axle. The car will initially be equipped with a NACS charging port, which will allow charging at Tesla stations, and the hatch with access to it has been moved from the front fender to the rear in order to bring the crossover closer in layout to Tesla models.
Cool accessories are included with the R2. For example, the Travel Kitchen package includes a water tank, refrigerator and induction hob. It will also include additional storage space, lamps and a set of dishes.
The start of production of Rivian R2 is scheduled for the first half of 2026, production will be established at the company’s plant in Normal (Illinois). Now American dealers have already begun accepting pre-orders for the crossover. It is known that R3 and R3X will be released later.
