Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
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.
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 275 miles of range.
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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.
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.
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 275 miles of range.
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