Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y

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Resale, warranty & insurance — side by side

Edmunds and KBB compare specs. We compare the three things that actually move dollars over the ownership cycle.

2-Year Resale Retention
Rivian R2
Limited data
Tesla Model Y
84% 2024 model · $37,800 avg used · A
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Battery Warranty
Rivian R2
8 yr / 150,000 mi 70% SOH floor · transferable
Tesla Model Y
8 yr / 120,000 mi 70% SOH floor · transferable
Rivian R2 has the better battery warranty.
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Annual Insurance (US Avg)
Rivian R2
$2,500/yr Vermont: $1,200 · Michigan: $5,000
Tesla Model Y
$2,900/yr Vermont: $1,500 · Michigan: $6,200
Rivian R2 is cheaper to insure by $400/yr on average.
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Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y: Which EV Should You Buy?

Choosing between the Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y? Use the interactive comparison above to see how they stack up on range, price, performance, and charging speed. Whether you searched "Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y" or "Tesla Model Y vs Rivian R2" — same comparison, picked apart trim-by-trim. Select different trims to compare specific configurations.

Quick reference: this page covers the head-to-head between the Rivian R2 and the Tesla Model Y (the reverse "Tesla Model Y vs Rivian R2" matchup is the same comparison from the opposite vehicle's perspective). Both directions land here.

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