Rivian's $45K R2 SUV is delayed until 2027. Here's why

Rivian has delayed the arrival of its upcoming $45,000 electric SUV, the R2, which company officials say will be crucial to ...

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New Rivian R2 and R3 Electric SUVs The sporty, smaller R2 SUV arrives first, in late 2026, starting at almost $58,000, with less-expensive versions going on sale ...
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Rivian stumbled after the EV tax credit died. Now the R2 faces a huge test

Rivian set a delivery record in 2024, but it wasn't so lucky in 2025. The more affordable R2 could be the lifeline it needs. Rivian delivered 42,247 vehicles in 2025, a drop from 51,579 the year prior ...
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Rivian Prepares for R2 Launch As Early Tests Show Lukewarm Charging Performance

Rivian announced that the R2 will officially launch this spring, and it will share full details, including pricing and options, on March 12. That's the first day of SXSW 2026, where Rivian is the main ...