Then you buy an EX60 which is as well equipped (if not better for the stereo) as the Performance R2, has the fast charging, has three interior colors that are no cost options and all paint colors are included (as per the Canadian configurator).
He got 508 miles at 80kph / 50mph in Efficiency Mode!
FWIW the US allocation from Debrecen should be not too far from the same as the number of R2s built this year (~20K). There are going to be three factories producing the iX3: Debrecen already online, Shenyang coming on in a few months to produce teh long wheelbase Asia version, and the San Luis Potosi coming on next summer primarily to serve the Americas. The capacity is around 500k a year across those (Debrecen will also be produce iX4). So if you want one this year it will feel pretty constrained no matter what you are trying to buy. Next year, nbd.
Damn…
That ~20k seems a bit optimistic, but good luck to you if the BMW is on your shopping list. If we assume Debrecen ramps to 3 shifts to run at maximum production rate for September, October and November then that would be 37.5k total cars, primarily produced for EU, UK and US, based on the annual maximum capacity of 150k at that plant. Any cars produced in December are unlikely to make it to the US before 2027.
Quite a few on here are planning to delay R2 purchase until sometime next year to get RAP1 and all the alleged improvements they think any upgrades will bring. By that time iX3 production will be in full flow. As for cost differences BMW are cheaper for paints and have three interior choices which are also likely cheaper than Rivian so the gap could close even before leasing deals etc.
I was going to say the same. The (what are we calling this the Gen 2 R2, the complete Gen 1?) R2 with RAP will not be ready until then anyway. 2027 is my target window for making a move. iX3 is a very compelling alternative because of range and charging speed. The data says you can add around 200 EPA miles in about 1/3 of the time (9 min vs 26 min) based on the latest range data. Some do not care but hard won experience over the past decade tells me both are a big deal.
Fast charging doesn’t matter to me so much but the EX60 and iX3 are compelling options.
I was pointing out that the regulation is stupid and unnecessary. We can't make vehicles pedestrian proof. If you get hit by a 4,000 lbs vehicle, it is going to be bad. Should the government mandate foam on the front of all vehicles? Maybe they can put air bags on the front instead. Stupid. Accidents happen. We don't need to regulate everything.
Sure, if people are either delaying purchase to 2027, or have no choice because they are too far down the reservation list, then additional choices become available. BMW will have its iX3 40 and Rivian will have its Premium and Standard models for example. I was just pointing out the realities for 2026.
The Volvo that piques my interest is the P12 400 mile range version 3.8 second 0-60 and especially the Cross Country trim.
Agree, didn’t include that as I wanted to showcase the models at a comparable price. P12 would add $5k.
