Rivian R2

The R2 lineup runs from $44,990 for the Standard RWD to $57,990 for the Performance AWD, before destination and options. In between sit the $48,490 Standard Long Range RWD and the $53,990 Premium AWD. Availability is staggered, though: only the $57,990 Performance is shipping now, with the Premium due late 2026 and both Standard trims in the first half of 2027. So the low $44,990 headline price is real but not yet orderable for delivery.

EPA-rated range is 330 miles for the Performance AWD, the only trim with an official figure so far, and the Premium AWD is targeted at the same 330. Rivian estimates the Standard Long Range RWD at up to 345 miles — the lineup's best — and the base Standard RWD at about 275 miles, but labels those as preliminary until the trims ship in 2027. Cold weather, towing, and highway speeds reduce real-world range, as with any EV.

Rivian claims 5.9 seconds for the single-motor RWD Standard trims (about 350 hp), 4.6 seconds for the dual-motor Premium AWD (about 500 hp), and 3.6 seconds for the 656-hp Performance AWD. These are manufacturer figures; Rivian's 0-60 claims tend to run conservative versus instrumented tests, so the AWD models should meet or beat them. The Performance's 3.6-second sprint is quick for a $58,000 family-size electric SUV.

A 10-80% DC fast charge takes roughly 30 minutes. Because the R2 has a native NACS port, you can do this directly at a Tesla Supercharger with no adapter, and it also works on CCS networks and Rivian's Adventure Network. Home charging uses a Level 2 (240V) connection on the same port, refilling overnight. Exact peak charging speed varies by battery pack, and a cold battery charges slower until it is preconditioned.

Rivian built the R2 to take on the Model Y, and the top R2 Performance ($57,990) lands within about $900 of a Model Y Performance. The R2 brings rugged adventure-brand styling, a roomy five-seat cabin, and native Supercharger access. The Model Y counters with a far more mature production pipeline, faster availability across trims, stronger resale, and a lower entry price today. For a sub-$50,000 buyer the Model Y is available now, while the cheap R2 trims wait until 2027.

It depends on the trim. Customer deliveries of the $57,990 Performance AWD began June 9, 2026, with new orders quoted at roughly two to six weeks in some regions. The $53,990 Premium AWD follows in late 2026, and the more affordable $44,990 and $48,490 Standard RWD trims aren't due until the first half of 2027. Rivian expects to deliver at least 20,000 R2s by the end of 2026, all built at its Normal, Illinois plant.

Yes. The R2 ships with a native NACS (J3400) port built in from the factory, so it plugs directly into Tesla Superchargers with no adapter — a first for a Rivian at launch (2022-2025 R1 models used CCS1 and needed an adapter). The port sits on the rear driver's side, matching Tesla's layout, and the R2 can also charge on CCS networks and Rivian's own Adventure Network.

Not the federal EV purchase credit — the $7,500 Clean Vehicle Credit expired September 30, 2025, so no new EV qualifies anymore. However, the R2 is assembled in Normal, Illinois, so a financed purchase can qualify for the new federal car-loan-interest deduction (up to $10,000 of interest per year through 2028, subject to income limits). Some state and utility rebates may also apply — check our /deals page for current offers.

Yes — the Rivian R2 is offered in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. RWD trims are typically less expensive and slightly more efficient; AWD trims add a second motor for better traction in snow/rain and faster acceleration.

The Rivian R2 seats 5.

No. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (IRC §30D) expired on September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — no new EVs purchased on or after October 1, 2025 qualify. State incentives remain available: see our /deals page for current rebates in California, Maine, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other states. The Section 30C EV Charger Tax Credit (for home charger installation) expired June 30, 2026 — if your charger was placed in service on or before that date, you can still claim it (30% up to $1,000) on your 2026 return via IRS Form 8911.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles and 80–85% at 200,000 miles — comfortably above the 70% State-of-Health threshold most manufacturer battery warranties guarantee. The Rivian R2 comes with a battery warranty (typically 8–10 years / 100,000+ miles) that covers defects and excessive capacity loss during that window.