2026 R2 pricing, range & specs! $57,990 Performance Launch Edition / $53,990 Premium / $48,490 Standard / $45,000 Standard (Smaller Battery)

[s0ysauce]

I would also be interested in how much these tailgate scoops help drag and efficiency.

I agree 3.75 mi/kwh seems unrealistic. The iX3 is 3.67 mi/kwh, with a much more slippery design.

Either BMW is massively underestimating their range or Rivian is overestimating(or a combo of both).

3.75 mi/kWh seems high, no? No way it will be able to get that at highway speeds.

One thing not accounted for, how electrically efficient each platform is. And no one knows because no independent testing of the motors and platforms have been done. All we know is Rivian made R2 platform even more efficient than R1 refresh—the motors themselves, the computers, the total length of wiring...

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[macb00kemdanno]

I need a lunch edition but I am way too late with my reservation.

I'd prefer a Breakfast Edition, to be honest

But seriously, I wouldn't count yourself out just yet... not everyone is going to be falling over themselves to plunk down $57,000 for a Launch Edition. I'm betting that a lot of people will be waiting for the $48k and $45k models. So it might not be as long a wait as you might think...

 

[AllInev]

I'm so glad I cancelled my day 1 reservation because I probably would have ordered one of these.

 

[cusetownusa]

I hope launch is available in different wheel and tire specs. Would love the all terrain ones. Don’t like the larger or the range ones on the slightest.

Yeah, isn't this suppose to be an adventure vehicle/brand? Low profile tires as the only LE option doesn't make sense for this type of vehicle.

 

[captainjp]

There was at least a six-month period last year when you could get the Model 3 RWD with 363 miles of range (not the stripped model) for $35,000. It was $42,490 - $7,500 tax credit at POS = $34,990.

Meh. That’s a stretch…
Tax incentives don’t really count. Tesla didn’t really “offer” it at 35k. They cheated on that one

 

[EV.Venture]

Trim (R2/MY)	Rivian R2	Tesla Model Y	Notable Difference
Standard RWD / N/A	$45k / 265 mi		R2 (available late 2027), R2 no drop-down rear glass
N/A / RWD		$40k / 321 mi	MY no roof glass
Single Motor RWD / Premium RWD	$48.5k / 345 mi	$45k / 357 mi	R2 (available 2027), R2 no drop-down rear glass
N/A / AWD		$42k / 294 mi	MY no roof glass
Premium / Premium AWD	$54k / 330 mi	$49k / 327 mi	R2 (available late 2026) R2 no semi-active suspension vs MY Frequency Selective Dampening R2 no ventilated front seats
Performance Launch Edition/ Performance	$58k / 330 mi	$57.5k / 306 mi	MY V2L

	Ground Clearance	Tow	Audio
Rivian R2	9.6 in	4400 lb	5 speakers (RWD), 9 speakers (premium)
Tesla Model Y	6.6 in - 6.4 in	3500 lb	7 speakers (base AWD/RWD), 13 (premium), 16 (Performance)

Not as competitive as I thought it would be...

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

I would also be interested in how much these tailgate scoops help drag and efficiency.

Don't know about that (but plausible based on what is known of golf balls and their dimples). We do know the recessed rear wiper squeezed out 6 miles. https://insideevs.com/news/787049/rivian-r2-wiper-hidden-explainer/

 

[Ralph]

bah humbug. The BMW iX3 uses 46120 batteries to get 110 kwh in the same footprint. Rivian is using the little 4695s (same ones BMW is using for the smaller 3 series sedan). If you bump the pack by 1 inch using 46120s you get a max pack that, even with the aero and weight penalty, would deliver just shy of 400 miles EPA. You would lose an inch on the ground clearance which you can claw back with a suspension lift kit all of which would make for a badass max pack edition.

Not going to happen, but a man can dream.

And would have X amount less payload affecting hitch rating and trailer weight capacity.

I do here you, I'm not saying I wouldn't like the extra range as I originally ordered a max pack R1T, but there are real trade offs with more capicity. When the R1T was first talked about everyone avoided how the weight penalty (including Rivian) affected payload, etc.; until it got cancelled. And in the R1T they had the room for the extra cells. It's just that actual implementation compromised all the other design limitations/goals. Engineering and/or marketing missed this.

 

[Southern R1S]

I'd prefer a Breakfast Edition, to be honest

But seriously, I wouldn't count yourself out just yet... not everyone is going to be falling over themselves to plunk down $57,000 for a Launch Edition. I'm betting that a lot of people will be waiting for the $48k and $45k models. So it might not be as long a wait as you might think...

I think it's relatively unlikely that the $45k version will ever gain much mass market appeal (and I don't think Rivian intends for it to). The ~10% price increase for ~30% increased range (in addition to whatever else may be stripped down on the base model) just makes too much sense for most buyers to pass up.

Once you exclude the $45k trim though, pricing to specs are way better across the board than what I honestly expected. LE seems like a really good bang for the buck - not aware of any other sub $58k vehicles that make over 650hp - not to to mention the ability tow 4,400lbs + the R2 has autonomy included (for those who value hands free driving platforms).

Sure, the folks who reserved expecting the base model to be available at launch with the $7500 tax credit available to bring pricing down to $37,500 + have 300+ miles of range + 400hp are going to be disappointed and lead to some canceled reservations, but it's pretty clear that the R2 is aiming to compete head on with the Model Y (particularly at the performance level) in many areas (including the most important area of looking like a real vehicle rather than an egg) and I believe Rivian hit that goal out of the park with the initial offering and pricing on these IMO.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

I love everything about this

I was hoping to see a little hint about the Tri-Motor but maybe at the press event, they'll say a few words about it.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

I think it's relatively unlikely that the $45k version will ever gain much mass market appeal (and I don't think Rivian intends for it to). The ~10% price increase for ~30% increased range (in addition to whatever else may be stripped down on the base model) just makes too much sense for most buyers to pass up.

I think ultimately, their bread and butter (majority of sales), will be the standard RWD R2 with 345 mi range. Because range anxiety is a thing, real and imagined. People will stretch themselves to get it. And at just over $50k after destination and fees/taxes, it's right at average transaction for a new car in 2025. This proves how smart and deliberate Rivian is with pricing/planning.

PS—They are also very smart to pick RWD instead of FWD (common choice of other OEMs). RWD is more fun/dynamic and allows for a frunk (which is becoming uncommon, but still desirable for consumers).

 

[Ralph]

I'll be willing to bet that Tesla will "adjust" Model Y Performance pricing by a few thousand very soon.

The number of R2s Rivian will produce this year is unlikely to affect MYP sales. Now if Rivian had introduce the lower spec and could produce 75k of them immediately Tesla might have to react.

 

[Condor]

58k for LE (AWD, 330~ range, 600~ HP, tow package) with lifetime Autonomy+ is so tempting.

I agree. I'm having a major dilemma after this leak. I was determined to hold on to my 2022 LE R1S until Gen3 autonomy hardware arrived but now I'm tempted... What does the group think, wait for Gen3 or go LE R2?

 

[Ralph]

Not a lot of options for the 21" on the R1S. why would they bring it back after discontinuing it.

Optimize range for marketing and for those "range" customers?

 

[Cactus]

Why? Because batteries aren’t free. And if you are trying to plan a product at a specific price target, you have to balance three things: manufacturing cost, profit margin, and selling price (and how high you could get away with, without losing potential buyers).

Absolutely. My point is that many customers would pay a premium (~$65k) for a max pack.

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