Rivian officially unveiled the R2 electric SUV during a livestream on Thursday afternoon. we knew a follow-up to the well-regarded R1 was coming, even us there are some leaked features earlier this week, but now there is He heard from the mouth of the electric horse. The company also surprised the appearance of the R3 and R3X, but it was a complete surprise, addressing Steve Jobs and the participants of his famous “one more thing” conference.
As previously suspected, the R2 is a compact SUV that looks quite attractive. All versions of the five-seat electric vehicle have a range of at least 300 miles per charge, thanks to a newly designed 4,695 cells and a larger battery pack that takes up a large portion of the underfloor. Owners will also get multiple fueling options. It comes with a NACS charging port, so it will work with Tesla Superchargers. The company is also building its own charging network, the Rivian Adventure Network, and plans 600 locations over several years.
The R2 has plenty of get-up-and-go capability, with three engine layouts to choose from. There’s a standard single-motor rear-wheel drive model, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model with motors in both the front and rear, and a wild tri-motor version with two motors in the back and one in the front. This latter model can go from zero to 60 in three seconds, although the metric probability shrinks when considering the other two versions.
Up front is a powerful infotainment hub, although the layout of these digital elements may change as we get closer to the launch. Also in front? The R2 has two glove boxes, while the R1 line didn’t even have one. The steering wheel also has two scroll wheels, complete with dynamic haptic feedback. The car’s self-driving features got a big boost here, thanks to a total of 11 cameras and five radars, including a long-range front radar.
Prices start at $45,000 for the standard single-motor version, which is in line with what the company’s CFO Claire McDonough promised. Although slightly smaller than the R1, the R2 is still quite spacious. As mentioned earlier, it seats five and has an open-air design, with opening quarter windows and an opening and opening rear window. Both rows of seats fold flat, so owners should be able to carry longer-than-average gear like surfboards. Like the R1 line, it has a wide front trunk for extra storage, otherwise called a frunk. R2 now available for pre-order, With deliveries starting in 2026.
The R3, on the other hand, looks more compact than its newly announced sibling. It has a shorter wheelbase and tighter design than the R2. It will also be available in three models, including single-motor, twin-motor and triple-motor versions. No range data available, but it has the same battery pack as the R2.
The R3 also features the same open-air design features as the R2, with an automatic rear lift and rear-facing glass window that opens for storage. This window can be adjusted to multiple heights to accommodate oddly shaped items. At the front, there is a pair of glove boxes and an interior design that favors durable materials.
Finally, there’s the dune buggy-esque R3X. It is a high-performance car with a three-engine design only. It has a wider stance and more ground clearance than the R3. In fact, it looks nothing like the R3, with a “solid and flexible” interior made of cork and anodized metal, among other materials.
Rivian has not released any pricing or availability information for the R3 or R3X. However, the company has teased some upcoming accessories for its entire fleet. These include a roof-mounted tent, bike racks and additional rear storage options.
Now the bad news. Rivia itself has some problems. The company announced the layoffs in February 10 percent of its salaried employees and job cuts have already begun. EV manufacturer He dismissed about 100 workers This week at the Normal, IL factory.
