Rivian R2 RWD Long Range

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Last modified: Mar 13, 2026

Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is an all-electric premium SUV offering a EPA range of up to 563 km (350 miles). EVKX.net has all the details you need.

Rivian R2 RWD Long Range

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Performance

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range has a maximum power of 260 kW (354 hp / 349 bhp) and a total torque of 481 Nm (355 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 6.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).

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Battery, Range, and Charging

The high-capacity battery has a gross capacity of 94.0 kWh and a net usable capacity of 87.9 kWh, providing a 6.1 kWh buffer (6.5%) for battery protection. With a nominal voltage of 355 volts, the system is classified as a 400-volt battery system, aligning with industry standards.

According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standard, the vehicle has an range of 350 miles (563 km) with an energy consumption rate of 4.0 miles per kWh.

For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listings on this model’s range and consumption page.

The vehicle supports fast DC charging with a maximum power of 200 kW. Charging from 0% to 100% takes approximately 66 minutes, while a typical 10% to 80% charge takes about 29 minutes with an average charging speed of 129 kW.

Considering an additional 5 minutes for each charging stop due to driving interruptions, the optimal charging range is from 1% to 59%. This results in an effective charging speed, including time lost, of 124 kW, with each charging session taking about 25 minutes and 38 seconds.

In a 1000 km challenge at a constant speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) with an assumed consumption rate of 22 kWh/100 km, the trip would take about 9 hours and 25 minutes, needing three charging stops from 2% to 53%, totaling 65 minutes of charging time.

Onboard Charger

The standard onboard charger supports up to 11 kW for Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging, allowing a full 0–100% charge in about 7 hours and 59 minutes with a standard home setup.

Charge Port

The charge port is located on the left rear side, making it easy to use charge stations where you need to back up into the charger.

The connector types vary between different markets. This model uses NACS for North America and CCS Combo 2 for Europe. For complete specifications for all markets, refer to the full specifications.

Drivetrain

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range has a rear-wheel drive system supported by one motor on the rear axle.

The motor used is Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor.

Suspension

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension, both equipped with electronically controlled dampers and coil springs for a smooth and adaptive ride.

The Standard suspension has a fixed height and damping characteristics.

Ground clearance with this setup is 245 mm.

Steering

Progressive steering is standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, automatically adjusting the steering ratio based on speed for improved control and comfort.

Drive Modes

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range lets the user select different drive modes that affect the car's handling.

The driver can choose between 4 modes:

  • All Purpose: Balanced steering, balanced throttle, and suspension damping.
  • Sport: Dynamic steering, throttle, and suspension damping.
  • Conserve: Balanced steering and suspension damping, with efficient throttle.
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Brakes

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is equipped with cast-iron disc brakes on both the front and rear.
The front discs measure 350 mm, while the rear discs are 336 mm.

Regenerative Braking

Automatic regeneration is not available in this model. However, regenerative braking is available through one-pedal driving combined with blended brakes.

The system stops the car completely using friction brakes.

Drivers can also adjust the regenerative braking strength when lifting off the accelerator. There are three levels of regenerative braking to choose from, allowing you to customize the driving experience to your preference.

Exterior

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, with dimensions of 4722 mm in length, 1904 mm in width, and 1700 mm in height, falls into the Compact SUVs category, also known as C-SUVs. These offer a balance between the practicality and maneuverability of smaller vehicles and the space and versatility of larger SUVs.

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is available in a total of 7 paint colors, including both solid and metallic options.

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range offers multiple wheel options in different sizes, allowing you to customize your vehicle to suit your style and driving preferences. The available tire and wheel combinations include:

  • 255/65 tires on 19" rims
  • 255/60 tires on 20" rims

Narrower wheels improve consumption and provide a longer range, while wider wheels offer better traction and handling.

The car has four regular doors and a tailgate where the gate falls down.

There is only one roof option for this model.

The standard roof includes a large panoramic glass roof extending from the front to the rear, enhancing the interior's spacious and bright feel, thereby improving the mood and comfort of occupants. This glass is tinted to protect against heat from the sun.

The windows from the B-pillar and back are tinted, which enhances privacy and reduces glare and heat from the sun, making the interior more comfortable for passengers.

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Interior

The interior of the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is functional, featuring premium materials throughout. The floating center console creates an open space between the passenger and driver.

Seats

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range accommodates five passengers with two front seats and a three-seat bench in the rear.

First Row Seats

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range offers a single type of front seat.

The following functionalities are available on the **** seat:

Available in:

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Second Row Seat

The second row features a standard three-seat bench with a 40:20:40 split, allowing each section to fold separately to increase cargo space.

Additional functionalities include:

  • Height adjustable headrest (manually adjustable)
  • ISOFIX (standard for outer seats)

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Interior Storage

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range provides ample interior storage solutions to enhance convenience and organization:

  • Cupholders: Two cupholders are located in the front center console, with an additional two in the rear armrest.
  • Glove Compartment: A spacious glove compartment is situated in the dashboard in front of the passenger, ideal for storing essential items.

Interior Lighting

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range offers a range of interior lighting options designed to create a pleasant ambiance and enhance visibility.

  • Multicolor Ambient Lighting: This feature extends across the dashboard, door panels, and footwell, providing a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. You can customize the colors to suit your mood or preference, adding a personal touch to your driving experience.

Climate System

There is one climate system available:

  • 2-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver and passenger.

A standard heat pump is included, which can save significant energy that the EV would otherwise use for heating in cold weather.

Comfort Features

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range includes several features to enhance comfort and convenience:

User Interface and Control

The control interface of the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is primarily screen-based, with minimal use of physical buttons or stalks. This streamlined design emphasizes digital interaction but may compromise ease of use for some drivers who prefer tactile controls.

This model features a dual-screen configuration, with a dedicated digital instrument cluster for the driver and a central infotainment display integrated into the center console.

Key screen details:

  • Driver Information Display: A 12.0-inch screen integrated into the dashboard behind the steering wheel. It provides essential driving data such as speed, range, and navigation prompts.
  • Center Dashboard Touchscreen: A 15.0-inch touchscreen located in the center of the dashboard. It serves as the main interface for infotainment, navigation, and vehicle settings.

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range does not include a head-up display, so driving information such as speed and navigation cues is not projected into the driver’s line of sight on the windshield.

Rivian R2 RWD Long Range

Steering Wheel

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is equipped with a single type of steering wheel:

The steering wheel has an easy-entry function that retracts automatically to make getting in and out of the car easier.

Design: Circular flat-bottom and flat-top

Controls: Twin scroll wheels

Heating: Heated (standard)

From the steering wheel you can control:

  • Media volume
  • Next/previous track

Mirrors

Both the exterior and interior mirrors use conventional mirror technology to provide a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

This model comes equipped with voice control as standard, allowing you to manage various functions through voice commands.

Infotainment

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range features an advanced infotainment system built on Android Automotive OS, a platform by Google specifically designed for vehicle dashboards. Enhancing this robust system, Rivian has integrated their own suite of applications, providing seamless navigation, comprehensive car settings, and much more.

Navigation System

The built-in navigation system uses detailed maps and offers advanced route planning. The system provides real-time traffic information ensuring an efficient and stress-free journey.

App Store

The infotainment system includes an App Store where you can download third-party apps to run natively on the car's screen without needing a connected phone. Available apps vary by market but include popular options such as:

  • Spotify: Stream millions of songs, playlists, and podcasts directly from your car's infotainment system, providing endless entertainment options for your drive.

Sound System

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range comes equipped with one sound system option:

  • Rivian: Features five speakers.

Additionally, the model includes 4 USB-C connections as standard.

Mobile App

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range comes with a dedicated mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing you to manage and monitor your vehicle remotely. The app offers a wide range of features designed to enhance your driving experience:

  • Locate Your Vehicle: Easily check the current location of your car.
  • Preconditioning: Preheat or cool your car before you start your journey for optimal comfort.
  • Lock & Unlock: Securely lock or unlock your car doors with a tap.
  • Window Control: Open and close the windows from anywhere.
  • Scheduled Charging: Plan and schedule charging sessions ahead of your trips.
  • Adjust Charging Target: Set your desired State of Charge to start or stop charging as needed.
  • Find Your Car: Trigger the horn or lights to help find your car in crowded areas.
  • Route Planning: Plan your route and send it directly to your car's navigation system.
  • Driving History: Review the details of your past trips.

Lights

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range comes equipped with advanced LED Matrix headlights. This adaptive system divides the traditional single headlight beam into multiple smaller rays, allowing the light controller to selectively turn them on and off to avoid dazzling other drivers. For enhanced safety, the headlights also include corner lights that illuminate the side when turning.

The taillights use LED technology, ensuring both high visibility and energy efficiency.

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range features a range of standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) designed to enhance safety and comfort.

Safety Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system prevents the wheels from locking during braking.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system improves the vehicle's stability and handling during sudden maneuvers or on slippery road conditions.

Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system helps prevent the vehicle from drifting out of its lane.
It also includes a Lane Departure Warning system to alert the driver if the vehicle veers out of the lane.

Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system helps detect oncoming traffic when crossing an intersection or turning from a stopped position.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system uses sensors to detect approaching vehicles from the side when backing out of a parking space or driveway.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this driver assist system helps drivers avoid or mitigate frontal collisions.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system autonomously applies the brakes to prevent or reduce the severity of a collision if the driver does not react in time.

Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM): Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system helps detect traffic in blind spots.

Exit Warning: Standard on the Rivian R2 RWD Long Range, this system alerts occupants against opening a door if there is a risk of hitting an oncoming object or person.

Driving Automation

With the standard Adaptive cruise control level 2 system, you get the following driving automation features.

With the optional Rivian Autonomy+ level 2 system, you get additional driving automation features to the ones listed above:

Sensors & Cameras

This model uses cameras and radar sensors for its driver assist systems.

Up to five radar sensors and five cameras monitor the vehicle’s surroundings.

Safety

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is equipped with multiple airbags to ensure occupant protection in the event of a collision. The airbag system includes:

  • Front airbags for the driver and front passenger
  • Side curtain airbags for both the first and second rows
  • Side airbags for the driver and front passenger

The front and rear seatbelts are equipped with pyrotechnic pretensioners and load limiters. In the event of a collision, the pretensioners tighten the seatbelts to secure occupants firmly in their seats, while the load limiters allow a controlled amount of webbing to extend, reducing the risk of injury from excessive force.

Security and Access Technologies

The Rivian R2 RWD Long Range is equipped with advanced security features to protect you and your vehicle. These include:

  • Keyless Entry and Start: The vehicle's keyless entry and start system enables seamless access, allowing you to unlock and start the car without needing to remove the key from your pocket or bag.
  • Phone-as-Key Functionality: With phone-as-key technology, you can use your smartphone as a digital key to unlock and start the vehicle, providing an additional layer of convenience and flexibility.
  • Alarm System: An integrated alarm system monitors for unauthorized entry or tampering, providing alerts to help deter intrusions and keep your vehicle secure.

Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability

The trunk offers a cargo capacity of 814 liters (28.7 CU FT). With the rear seat folded down, this expands to 2248 liters (79.4 CU FT).

Additionally, there is a frunk (front trunk) with a storage capacity of 146 liters (5.2 CU FT).

A towbar can be added to the vehicle. The maximum permissible weight for a braked trailer is 1996 kg (4400 lbs), while for an unbraked trailer, it is 750 kg (1653 lbs).

Availability & Pricing

Pricing

Pricing may vary depending on local conditions, incentives, and promotions. Below are the starting prices for select countries:

  • $48,490 (USA)

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