Rivian R2 Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Rivian R2
Overview
Manufacturer	Rivian
Production	April 2026–present
Model years	2027
Assembly	United States: Normal, Illinois
Designer	Jeff Hammoud
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Rivian Midsize Platform (MSP)
Related	Rivian R3
Powertrain
Transmission	Single-speed
Battery	87.9 kWh NMC LGES
Electric range	307–345 mi (494–555 km) (EPA)
Plug-in charging	NACS: 210 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,935 mm (115.6 in)
Length	4,715 mm (185.6 in)
Width	1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height	1,700 mm (67 in)
Curb weight	4,998–5,016 lb (2,267–2,275 kg)

The Rivian R2 is a battery electric mid-size SUV being produced by American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. It is the second Rivian SUV.

The Rivian R2 was announced on March 7, 2024, alongside the smaller R3, a compact SUV. The R2 is a two-row, five-passenger vehicle designed as a more compact and affordable alternative to the R1S. The proposed starting price of $45,000 is ~$30,000 less than the R1S. Over 68,000 reservations for the R2 were made in the 24 hours following its announcement. The R2 is planned to be sold globally, serving as Rivian’s entry into the European market and the company’s first model sold outside of the United States and Canada. At the R2’s unveiling, the charge port was originally located on the rear passenger’s side to accommodate street charging, which is more common in Europe. The charge port has since been moved to the rear driver’s side.

Pricing was announced at SXSW on March 12, 2026.

The R2 uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link suspension rear suspension both using coil springs, with electronically controlled active dampers used in Performance models. It is available with wheels ranging between 19 and 21 inches and it uses a hydraulic brake-by-wire braking system. The R2 has 9.6 in (245 mm) of ground clearance and a turning radius of 19.9 ft (19.9 ft). Driving modes include All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, and Sport, plus All-Terrain on higher trims.

The R2 has 57 cu ft (1,610 L) of front passenger space and 53 cu ft (1,500 L) of rear seat passenger volume. It has 29 cu ft (822 L) of rear cargo space, which expands to 79.4 cu ft (2,250 L) with the rear seats folded down, and is supplemented with 5.2 cu ft (146 L) of frunk space. The R2 is equipped with a power lowering rear tailgate window and a flashlight integrated into the door.

The R2 has a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen which supports built-in navigation, Amazon Alexa, and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, and lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Standard models come with a 525 W five-speaker audio system, which is upgraded to a 975 W 13-speaker system on Premium and Performance models.

The R2 comes standard with a driver assistance suite consisting of five mmWave radars and 11 cameras. An optional Autonomy+ hands-free driving assistance system is available on all models ($2,500 one-time or subscription), which uses an Nvidia chip capable of 220 TOPS. An upgraded system is expected to arrive after initial launch which utilizes a LiDAR sensor and a self-developed ADAS computing module.

Initial pricing:

• R2 Official website