Rivian · 2026–present
Rivian R2
The Rivian R2 is a battery electric mid-size SUV being produced by American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. It is the second Rivian SUV. The Rivian R2 was announced on March 7, 2024, alongside the smaller R3, a compact SUV. The R2 is a two-row, five-passenger vehicle designed as a more compact and affordable alternative to the R1S. The proposed starting price of $45,000 is ~$30,000 less than the R1S. Over 68,000 reservations for the R2 were made in the 24 hours following its announcement. The R2 is planned to be sold globally, serving as Rivian's entry into the European market and the company's first model sold outside of the United States and Canada. At the R2’s unveiling, the charge port was originally located on the rear passenger’s side to accommodate street charging, which is more common in Europe. The charge port has since been moved to the rear driver’s side. Pricing was announced at SXSW on March 12, 2026.
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US safety recalls
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26V625000 2026-09-29 · model years 2027
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer…
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26V597000 2026-09-16 · model years 2027
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear…
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2027 | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 105 | — | 330 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2027 | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 99 | — | 307 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q124721145CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivian_R2CC BY-SA 4.0 · Intro text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375426181 · retrieved 2026-10-03
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.