US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is set to introduce its R2 electric SUV, marking its first next-generation model following the R1S and R1T. However, several details about the vehicle were inadvertently revealed through the website’s code before the official premiere.
The R2 is expected to have a starting price of $47,000 and offer a range of up to 330 miles (531 kilometers), with a planned market launch in 2026. The electric SUV boasts impressive acceleration, capable of going from zero to 60 mph in three seconds, and features seating for five passengers.
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According to information found in the source code of the Rivian website, the R2 will be 185.6 inches long, 75 inches wide (84.4 inches with mirrors), and 66.9 inches high. The vehicle will also include a front trunk, or “frunk,” providing additional storage space for various items.
Additionally, the R2 will feature a bike mount system, catering to outdoor enthusiasts and those with an active lifestyle. The vehicle is also expected to come equipped with a NACS chargeport, following Rivian’s deal with Tesla in June 2023, which will see vehicles in the R1 model series and the upcoming R2 platform featuring NACS charging ports from 2025 onwards.
While further specifications and features of the R2 are yet to be revealed, Rivian is expected to make them public by the end of this week.
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In 2023, Rivian exceeded its own production target by building approximately 57,000 vehicles. The company currently manufactures the R1T Pickup, the R1S SUV, and the Electric Delivery Van (EDV) for Amazon at its single plant in the US. Despite opening a second plant in Georgia this year and adding the R2 to its portfolio, Rivian plans to produce around 57,000 vehicles in 2024, similar to its 2023 production levels.
