Rivian Begins R2 Customer Deliveries From Its Normal, Illinois, Plant
After more than two years since its announcement, followed by extensive testing & validation across demanding climates & terrain, R2 is making its way to customers...
American automaker and technology company Rivian announced the first public customer deliveries of the all-new R2. In preparation for these external deliveries, R2 vehicles have been rolling off the production line at the company’s Normal, Illinois, manufacturing facility since April, when Rivian employees started taking delivery of the midsize electric SUV. In addition, Rivian is extending invitations to order for existing R2 reservation holders on a rolling basis, company officials said in a press release.
The R2 was first unveiled on March 7, 2024, in Laguna Beach, California. Almost two years later, after extensive testing and validation across demanding climates and terrain in North America, R2 is meeting its first public customers.
Deliveries begin with R2 Performance with Launch Package (starting at $57,990), with R2 Premium configurations to follow in late 2026 and multiple R2 Standard configurations through 2027.
“I am really proud of the work our team poured into creating R2,” said RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian. “This vehicle reflects the passion and excitement of the entire Rivian team who have worked tirelessly to bring it to life. I can’t wait for customers to experience this vehicle.”
Rivian R2 Offers More Affordable Entry Point, Full Off-Road Capability
R2 is built on an all-new midsize platform engineered for a more accessible price point without compromising on capability, the company said. At nearly 2,000 pounds lighter than R1 and sitting on a shorter 115.6-inch wheelbase, R2 is responsive and maneuverable in urban environments. It also retains Rivian’s off-road DNA, with 9.6 inches of class-leading ground clearance, a 25-degree approach angle and a 26-degree departure angle.
The R2 features 40.9 inches of front headroom, 40.4 inches of rear legroom, and a 40/20/40 folding rear seat for hauling long items like skis or lumber. With the seats folded down, the R2 has 90.1 cubic feet of total storage spanning from front trunk to the rear cargo area.
Rivian R2 Range, Power & Towing
The R2 Performance with Launch Package comes with Autonomy+ included, featuring Universal Hands-Free assisted driving across 3.5 million miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada. Performance with Launch Package will also offer:
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive producing 656 horsepower and 609 pound-feet of torque
- 0–60 mph in as little as 3.6 seconds
- An EPA-estimated range of up to 330 miles
- Semi-active suspension (unique to Performance trim)
- Exclusive option of Launch Green exterior color (paid upgrade)
- Special Rivian Green anodized key fob
- Tow Package with an integrated 2-inch hitch receiver and 4,400 pounds of towing capacity
R2 Premium trim will arrive in late 2026 starting at $53,990. R2 Standard trim begins in early 2027 with RWD Long Range starting at $48,490. An additional R2 Standard version will arrive in Summer 2027 starting at $44,990.
Rivian R2 Built at Normal, Illinois, Manufacturing Facility
R2 is assembled on an all-new, dedicated line at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, manufacturing facility, home to the R1S and R1T. The R2 program supports thousands of jobs in Central Illinois and represents the next chapter of Rivian’s growing U.S. manufacturing footprint, the company said.
Rivian is constructing a second manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs, Georgia, which is expected to begin assembling vehicles in late 2028. In its initial phase, this state-of-the-art facility will provide up to 300,000 units annually in new capacity for R2, the company’s upcoming robotaxi platform, as well as future models and variants.
R2 reservations remain open with a $100 refundable deposit. To learn more and to reserve R2, visit rivian.com/r2.
