- The Rivian R2 will go on sale this spring with the top-tier Performance trim.
- It costs $57,990 to start and features two electric motors that make 656 horsepower.
- The entry-level R2 at $45,000 will not go on sale until late 2027.
When Rivian revealed the R2 a year ago, it said the new electric SUV would start at $45,000. That’s still true, but that entry-level variant isn’t going on sale until late 2027. Instead, Rivian will start selling the top-tier R2 Performance first, which goes on sale as soon as this spring.
The R2 Performance costs $57,990 to start and features two electric motors and all-wheel drive, making 656 horsepower. Rivian claims the model will hit 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds and offer an estimated range of over 300 miles.
Twenty-one-inch Sport wheels, semi-active suspension, tow hooks, and yellow brake calipers and accents are standard. Options include 20-inch Adventure wheels, a spare tire, and a tow package. There’s also a Launch Package, available for a limited time, that includes a special key fob, the tow pack, and the option of the Launch Green paint.
| Trim | Price | Availability |
| Rivian R2 Standard | $45,000 | Late 2027 |
| Rivian R2 Standard Long Range | $47,990 | First Half 2027 |
| Rivian R2 Premium | $53,990 | Early 2027 |
| Rivian R2 Performance | $57,990 | Spring 2026 |
Going on sale after the R2 Performance will be the R2 Premium, the mid-grade option, which arrives in early 2027 and starts at $53,990. It has two motors making 500 horsepower, with a 4.9-second 0-60 time. It offers many of the same features as the Performance but lacks the semi-active suspension option, and it comes standard with 20-inch wheels.
Rivian will offer the R2 Standard in two variants. The Long Range version will arrive sometime in the first half of 2027, with a starting price of $47,900. Its single motor powers the rear wheels and delivers 350 hp, giving the SUV a 5.9-second 0-60 time and over 320 miles of range. Nineteen-inch wheels are standard, with 20-inch wheels optional, along with all-wheel drive.
The $45,000 R2 Standard won’t hit the market until late 2027, according to Rivian. It will have a single motor powering the rear wheels while offering more than 265 miles of range.
Measured Up
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The Rivian R2 measures 66.9 inches tall, 84.7 inches wide (with mirrors), and 185.9 inches long. It’s shorter than a Bronco Sport in height and about three inches shorter in length than the four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
The R2 has 9.6 inches of ground clearance, 0.1 inches less than the Wrangler Unlimited Sport. It has a 25-degree approach angle, a 26-degree departure angle, and a 20.6 breakover angle.
Inside, the R2 will swallow up to 90.1 cubic feet of cargo, with 28.7 cu ft available behind the rear seats.
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Motor1’s Take: The R2 is a vital vehicle for Rivian, serving as the entry point, but the cheapest version won’t go on sale for over a year. Thankfully, the R2 Performance isn’t ridiculously priced, while still offering a considerable amount of power for just under $60,000.
