The Rivian R2 is a crucial vehicle for the young brand, slotting in below the pricey R1S as a competitor to the bestselling Tesla Model Y .
๐ The Core Development
The boxy design helps the R2 feel incredibly spacious inside, with a truly palatial rear seat with tons of headroom and legroom.
The R2 Performance packs a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain capable of 656 horsepower and 609 pound-feet of torque.
๐ Background & Sector Context
The punchy powertrain is enough for the R2 Performance to sprint to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in 11.4 seconds at 126 mph.
Although the R2 is rapid, its taller ride height and compliant suspension lead to a bit of body roll in the corners, and its Pirelli Scorpion MS Elect tires posted 0.81 g on the skidpad.
๐ Industry & Real-World Impact
Cargo space is also impressive, with the R2 able to swallow 10 carry-on suitcases in our testing, while the rear window rolls down in case you need to fit longer items.
Benchmark Telemetry & EV Fuel Savings
Put top supercars and EVs to the test in The Pit Stop Lab โ launch head-to-head 1/4-mile drag strip battles & compute EPA electric fuel cost savings.
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๐ฎ Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
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The EPA rates the R2 Performance at 330 miles of range, but on our 75-mph highway test, the Rivian managed to travel just 260 miles.
