2026 Rivian R2 Specs & Reviews!! 300+ Mile Range, 10-80% Charge in 30 Min, 656 hp / 609 lb-ft, 0-60 mph in 3.6s, dimensions

[SANZC02]

JFC, why does every EV company think they need to reinvent the wheel (latch?) here? It's a car door. There's a mechanism to open it and lock it. The mechanics of making a door latch function haven't fundamentally changed in what, 50 years? (maybe with the exception of child locks)

I don't think I've had a single problem with car doors and locks in the last 30 years of car ownership until Tesla went full-idiot with their redesign of it, and Rivian decided to follow.

Rivian and Tesla just need to start buying the same latches Ford or Toyota or GM uses. Some parts of building an EV are incredibly complex. Door latches shouldn't be.

Basically trying to reduce drag…

Efficiency Gains: Studies indicate that retractable handles can lower the coefficient of drag by approximately 12%, which can enhance fuel efficiency or extend the range of electric vehicles (EVs)

If that number is accurate a drag coefficient of 30 could be lowered to 26.4 simply by using retractable handles.

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[savethemanual]

I am willing to bet this is a EU regulation.

It's simply cost reduction, it's not powered when opening either. The latch unlocks but the gas struts do the opening then you manually close hood to the latch and it tightens it shut from there.

 

[portdirect]

I am willing to bet this is a EU regulation.

they are allowed in Europe - Luicid Airs being a good example of a car with this thats available in EU.

 

[portdirect]

Basically trying to reduce drag…

Efficiency Gains: Studies indicate that retractable handles can lower the coefficient of drag by approximately 12%, which can enhance fuel efficiency or extend the range of electric vehicles (EVs)

If that number is accurate a drag coefficient of 30 could be lowered to 26.4 simply by using retractable handles.

I‘d not conflate exterior handles that are flush with the body with primarily electrically operated latches. Gen1 R1 is a great example of a veichle that does both exterior handles (will even work when not ‘presented’ and provides a mechanical link to the latch), interior handles and latches well.

 

[SANZC02]

I‘d not conflate exterior handles that are flush with the body with primarily electrically operated latches. Gen1 R1 is a great example of a veichle that does both exterior handles (will even work when not ‘presented’ and provides a mechanical link to the latch), interior handles and latches well.

Point taken

 

[kyunam]

Does anyone know the location where they did off-roading with R2?

 

[hokieskier]

Please tell me there is a single color option? This two colors things looks off

 

[shrink]

Please tell me there is a single color option? This two colors things looks off

These are just wraps - seemingly in a Star Wars droid R2D2 and BB8 inspired style.

 

[Highfalutintodd]

From what I’ve been reading in other EVs and cars forum and facebook groups, there’re still a LOT of people who will absolutely NOT buy a Rivian because of those “ugly headlights”, which I love!

When Rivian first came out, I was in the “ugly headlights” camp. Took me a long time to warm up to them. Now that I have, though, I think they‘re distinctive and extremely attractive. I’ll bet many others will come around as well once they become more common.

(And I love the way they give the entire line such an instantly recognizable “family” feel. Just wish the Amazon vans had the headlights as well!)

 

[strykerwsu]

I recommend you don't buy first year production of any car model, especially the R2. Give them a year or two to get the production ramp issues smoothed out. Otherwise I don't think you will be very happy. This is manufacturing 101. There are always more issues in the first year than the second. Always.

I have a first year R1T and R1S and 3 years of no issues. Seems Rivian is opposite with all the Gen 2 issues lol.

 

[skyguyscott]

When Rivian first came out, I was in the “ugly headlights” camp. Took me a long time to warm up to them. Now that I have, though, I think they‘re distinctive and extremely attractive. I’ll bet many others will come around as well once they become more common.

(And I love the way they give the entire line such an instantly recognizable “family” feel. Just wish the Amazon vans had the headlights as well!)

Still not a fan of the ridiculously comical headlights. Do I wish Rivian would redesign them to look cooler? Yes, please. Will they? Not a chance. Some even LOVE them.

Rivian's vehicles aren't ugly, I find them above average in looks, but still fairly conventional/generic overall. I didn't buy my R1 for the looks.

But then, FWIW, there are not too many sport trucks who's styling is particularly memorable or compelling-- but a very obscure, limited edition vehicle Isuzu built at the turn of the century called the Vehicross still can turn heads and looks like what a hyperactive sixth-grader would draw if the assignment was skibidi-fun on wheels. Prove me insane.

Regardless, next month, we'll have more answers on the R2, and shortly thereafter you'll be able to price and configure your own. Then once deliveries start, a few disgruntled buyers will complain on Reddit, then there will be threads here with people posting on what they speculate or hope Rivian will fix or include in the next release, then Rivian will release the lidar version, and some that bought the launch version will have buyers remorse, wishing they had waited. Then the cycle repeats with the R3.

 

[HaveBlue]

Model Y takes 27 minutes 10-80. I doubt the R2 is much worse.
I like that it has a spare tire well. Wasn't expecting that. I didn't see that in the prototype when I was looking at it. Based on the size power and weight, it will tow at least 5000lb.

 

[C12farmer]

Like a Boss!

 

[bronco7777]

So if the 659 HP R2 we are seeing in these release videos is actually the "Launch" version for the spring...will this have a software unlock option down the road to pay for greater HP? Can we unlock more HP? Or is 659 HP what we are stuck with moving forward?

 

[godfodder0901]

So if the 659 HP R2 we are seeing in these release videos is actually the "Launch" version for the spring...will this have a software unlock option down the road to pay for greater HP? Can we unlock more HP? Or is 659 HP what we are stuck with moving forward?

That's likely the max for the dual motor. Tri motor is probably the only way to get more power.

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