Rivian has scored a complete 2×1.
If you do something, do it big. That must have been Rivian's thinking, which in the presentation of its second model has not only shown one new vehicle, but two, and one of them with a special version, too. This is the Rivian R2, Rivian R3 and Rivian R3X.
The American company wanted to complete its range below the R1S, something logical since its huge electric SUV has a fairly high price, so if it wants to grow and reach a wider audience, it needs to have more affordable models.
Of course, despite the expectation generated around the presentation, the firm has saved the vast majority of technical details for later.
Starting with the R2, it measures 4,715 mm long, 1,700 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,935 mm. It is a model with a strong appearance, which at the design level practically copies the features of its older brother.
The case of the R3 is peculiar, since although it maintains the aesthetic identity of the family, marked by the optical groups, at the rear it has an angular roof drop that makes it look like a cross between an SUV and a compact car from the 70s. 80, achieving a most striking result.
Although its dimensions have not been revealed, the R3X has been presented, a version with a more sporty approach which for the moment is only known to be associated with the most powerful engine, will enjoy greater ground clearance, tires larger and will have specific aesthetic touches.
The interior of both models is identical, minimalist and without physical controls, with a driving position featuring a large central screen and a digital instrument panel, the dimensions of which have not been revealed.
From its mechanical section we know that both models will share the same platform and will have the same three versions: Single-Motor (rear-wheel drive), Dual-Motor (all-wheel drive) and Tri-Motor (two motors at the rear and one at the front). The fastest configuration will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds.
Rivian has also confirmed that both R2 and R3 will be able to use two different battery sizes, which once again has not been revealed. He has only pointed out that in the best of cases they will be able to travel about 300 miles per charge, that is, about 483 km.
Speaking of charging, they will be compatible with direct current (of power also not disclosed), with which in just 30 minutes they will be able to fill from 10 to 80% of their battery.
Regarding the price, the company has only noted that the Rivian R2 will be available from about $45,000, which is practically half of what the R1S costs (about $84,000). Regarding the rates of the Rivian R3 and R3X, he has only commented that they will be below this (something logical), but has not gone into more details.
Now, for them to be launched on the market we will have to wait. The American brand is going to have to adapt its production lines to, a priori, much higher unit manufacturing. This will mean that the first deliveries of the R2 are not scheduled until the first half of 2026. Those of the R3 will arrive later.