Rivian Pitches $59,485 R2 Launch Edition as 330-Mile Off-Roader With Tesla Supercharger Access
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Updated · Detroit News · Jun 9
Rivian Pitches $59,485 R2 Launch Edition as 330-Mile Off-Roader With Tesla Supercharger Access
3 articles · Updated · Detroit News · Jun 9
Summary
$59,485 buys Rivian’s new R2 Launch Edition, a compact five-seat EV SUV that pairs 330 miles of range with nearly 10 inches of ground clearance and 32-inch all-terrain tires.
Tesla charging compatibility is central to the pitch: the R2 uses a NACS port on the left rear corner, letting it back straight into Superchargers and tap Tesla, Rivian and third-party networks.
656 horsepower and 609 lb-ft of torque give the Launch Edition a claimed 3.6-second 0-60 mph time, while the 5,240-pound SUV still offers 4,400 pounds of towing and roomy rear seating.
Lower-volume growth models are due later, with rear-wheel-drive versions starting at $46,485 and broader trims spanning roughly $46,485 to $55,485 as Rivian pushes below Jeep’s $69,000 Recon EV and toward Model Y pricing.
The R2 is a pivotal product for Rivian’s move from premium niche vehicles into higher-volume compact SUVs, where charging ease and off-road capability are meant to differentiate it from Tesla.