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Rivian Finalizes R2 SUV: $57,990 Launch Model Arrives This Spring, Cheaper Trims Roll Out Through 2027

The mass‑market SUV is central to Rivian’s plan to boost volumes, moving the company toward positive cash flow.

Overview

  • The first to ship is the dual‑motor Performance Launch Edition at $57,990 (plus $1,495 destination) rated up to 330 EPA miles from an 87.9‑kWh pack with 656 hp and a 0–60 mph time of 3.6 seconds.
  • Rivian’s rollout adds the $53,990 Premium in late 2026, the $48,490 single‑motor Standard Long Range in early 2027, and a $45,000 Standard with an estimated 275‑plus miles in late 2027.
  • All trims carry hardware for the Autonomy+ driver‑assist system, offered at $49.99 per month or a $2,500 one‑time fee, with lifetime access included in the Launch package.
  • Every R2 features a NACS port with plug‑and‑charge access to Tesla Superchargers and supports roughly 29‑minute 10–80% fast charging.
  • Initial builds and early deliveries come from Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant, with expansion to Georgia planned by 2028, and 2026 guidance calls for 62,000–67,000 total deliveries including roughly 20,000–25,000 R2s.