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.