The Rivian R2 is a battery electricmid-size SUV produced by American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian since 2026. It is a two-row, five-passenger vehicle, slotted under the R1S.
The Rivian R2 was announced on March 7, 2024, alongside the smaller R3, a compact SUV.[2] More than 68,000 reservations for the R2 were made within 24 hours of its announcement.[3] The vehicle was planned for global sales, including expansion into Europe beyond Rivian's existing markets in the United States and Canada.
Pricing was announced at SXSW on March 12, 2026. Production began in April 2026, and customer deliveries began in June of that year.[4][5]
Specifications
Rear view
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling
The R2 uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link 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.[6][7] The R2 has 9.6in (245mm) of ground clearance[6][7] and a turning diameter of 39.7 feet.[6] Driving modes include All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, and Sport, plus All-Terrain on higher trims.[6][7]
Interior
The R2 has 57cuft (1,610L) of front passenger space and 53cuft (1,500L) of rear seat passenger volume. It has 29cuft (822L) of rear cargo space, which expands to 79.4cuft (2,250L) with the rear seats folded down, and is supplemented with 5.2cuft (146L) of frunk space.[6][7] Premium and Performance models are equipped with a power lowering rear tailgate window and a flashlight integrated into the door.
Exterior
The R2's exterior design shares styling elements with Rivian's R1 vehicles, including pill-shaped headlights and a boxy body shape. It is available with wheels ranging from 19 to 21 inches, depending on the trim and configuration.[8][9]
Exterior paint options include Midnight, Glacier White, Esker Silver, Forest Green, Catalina Cove, and Half Moon Grey. Launch Green is also available with the Performance Launch package. Color availability and pricing vary by trim.[9][10]
Infotainment
The R2 has a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen that supports built-in navigation, Amazon Alexa, and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, but does not support Apple Carplay or Android Auto integration[6]. The 11.5-inch driver digital display is controlled via two Haptic Halo Wheels on the steering wheel[11]. These can be rolled, tilted, or pressed to control functions such as climate settings, cruise control, drive modes, and mirror and steering wheel positions. The controls change their functions acccording to the active interface context.[12]
The R2 uses RivianOS 2, which includes a redesigned infotainment interface. Its graphics use Unreal Engine 5, and its onboard computing hardware supports offline operation of Rivian's AI voice assistant.[13] Connect+ subscribers have access to additional connected features, including a weather application[14] and live trip management through the Rivian mobile app.
Standard models have a 525-watt five-speaker audio system, while Premium and Performance models feature a 900-watt 13-speaker system.[6]
Driver Assistance and Computing
The R2's driver-assistance hardware includes five millimeter-wave radars and 11 cameras that support safety features like Automatic Emergency Breaking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist.[6] Rivian offers its Autonomy+ driver-assistance package for a one-time payment or for a subscription. This service grants users upgraded capabilities such as Lane Change on Command and Universal Hands-Free, allowing hands-free driving across millions of miles of marked roads in the US and Canada.[15][16]
Rivian has also announced a third-generation autonomy computer, known as ACM3, featuring a custom 5-nanometer processor developed in collaboration with Arm and TSMC. The company plans to pair this computer with a LiDAR sensor mounted near the top of the windshield. The hardware is intended to improve the vehicle's ability to interpret its surroundings and support more advanced automated-driving functions. Initial R2 models launched without this upgraded computer and LiDAR hardware, which were planned for a later production phase.[17]
Powertrain
At launch, all versions of the R2 use a 87.9 kWh usable (~94 kWh gross) liquid-cooled NMCA battery pack. DC fast charging tops out at 210 kW on a 400-volt architecture, which delivers 10–80% in 29 minutes.[6][7] It provides EPA range ratings of 345mi (555km) on rear-wheel drive models and 330mi (531km) on both all-wheel drive and Performance models, which drops to 307mi (494km) when equipped with all-terrain tires.
It is expected to feature LG Energy Solution-supplied 4695 cylindrical cells, a battery format that is claimed to offer greater energy density and improved thermal management compared to the R1's 2170 cells. These cells are 46mm in diameter and 95mm in height, and are claimed to provide over six times the energy capacity per cell.[6][7] The pack is structured as 8 strings of 97 cells in series (776 cells in total), operating at 357 V nominal voltage. The battery pack is a structural battery pack with non-serviceable cell section, but a serviceable powerhouse section for highly integrated power electronics, accessible from a panel under the 2nd row seats.
The R2 uses permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors with single-speed direct drive transmissions.[6][7] Standard models are equipped with a single 350hp (261kW; 355PS) rear motor. The Performance model uses a 291hp (217kW; 295PS) front motor and 362hp (270kW; 367PS) rear motor for a total of 656hp (489kW; 665PS).
With the optional tow package, it has a towing capacity of up to 4,400lb (2,000kg) braked and 1,653lb (750kg)unbraked.[6][7]
Engineering and Vehicle Architecture
Rivian made changes to the R2's electrical architecture to reduce manufacturing costs and vehicle weight. The vehicle uses a simplified wiring harness and a revised arrangement of electronic control units compared with earlier Rivian models. The wiring changes removed over 2.3 miles of wiring and reduced the vehicle's weight by around 44 pounds. The R2 also uses a 400-volt electrical architecure rather than an 800-volt system, helping to reduce costs while limiting its DC fast-charging rate.[18]
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