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Rivian Launches R2 SUV Configurator, Prices from $48K

5/16/2026

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Rivian Launches Configurator

Rivian opened an online configurator for the R2 midsize electric SUV, letting reservation holders order in June.
Performance trim starts at $57,990; Premium at $53,990 for late-2026 delivery; Standard at $48,490 for 2027.
Exterior colors add $1,000-$2,000; 21-inch wheels cost $2,000 on Premium; Autonomy+ add-on costs $2,500.
Rivian aims to build 20,000-25,000 R2s at Normal, Illinois by end-2026, with a future Georgia plant capacity of about 300,000 per year.

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Rivian Unveils R2

RJ Scaringe said the R2 is essential for scaling Rivian’s production beyond 15,000 vehicles per year.
Test-drive reviews report the R2’s permanent-magnet motors generate 656 horsepower and 609 lb-ft of torque.
The prototype achieves over 300 miles of range and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.
Rivian prices the R2 at about $45,000 and markets it as a family-oriented crossover that competes with the Tesla Model Y and gasoline rivals.

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Rivian Launches Configurator

Rivian opened an online configurator for the R2 midsize electric SUV, letting reservation holders order in June.
Performance trim starts at $57,990; Premium at $53,990 for late-2026 delivery; Standard at $48,490 for 2027.
Exterior colors add $1,000-$2,000; 21-inch wheels cost $2,000 on Premium; Autonomy+ add-on costs $2,500.
Rivian aims to build 20,000-25,000 R2s at Normal, Illinois by end-2026, with a future Georgia plant capacity of about 300,000 per year.

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