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Rivian begins production on the R2 electric SUV
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Rivian has begun production of its R2 SUV.
Key facts
- The vehicle can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in under 30 minutes when using a DC fast charger
- Then, in the first half of 2027, a Standard (RWD long range) variant arrives at $48,490
- First off the line (this spring) is the Launch Package, starting at $57,990
- A Premium trim, expected late 2026, will cost $53,990
Summary
On Wednesday, CEO RJ Scaringe drove the first electric SUV off the production line at the company's Normal, IL, factory. "We are excited to be producing R2 for our customers," Scaringe is quoted as saying in a news release. If you were drawn to the R2's $45,000 starting price, well, Rivian won't have any of those for a while. Then, in the first half of 2027, a Standard (RWD long range) variant arrives at $48,490. The Rivian R2 was revealed in 2024. The vehicle can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in under 30 minutes when using a DC fast charger.