Overview
- The dual‑motor AWD Launch edition delivers 656 horsepower, 609 lb‑ft of torque and up to 330 miles of range, with lifetime access to the Autonomy+ driver‑assistance suite included.
- Rivian’s rollout sets the Premium at $53,990 in late 2026, a rear‑drive Long Range at $48,490 in the first half of 2027 with up to 345 miles, and a $45,000 small‑pack version in late 2027.
- All trims include hardware for Autonomy+, with service priced at $49.99 per month or a $2,500 one‑time purchase, and the R2 uses a NACS port with 10%–80% fast charging in about 29 minutes.
- Initial production and deliveries start in Normal, Illinois, as Rivian guides 62,000–67,000 total 2026 deliveries with roughly 20,000–25,000 R2s.
- The SXSW reveal followed a one‑day leak of specs and pricing, while analysts highlight demand and margin risks from the loss of federal tax credits, higher tariffs and stiff Model Y competition.