BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Chevrolet |
Rivian |
| Model |
Bolt EUV Launch Edition 2026 |
R3 |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback) |
| Trims |
LT, Premier, Redline Edition, and Launch Edition |
R3, R3X (performance variant) |
| Release Date |
August 2025 |
Expected 2026–2027 |
| Status |
Coming Soon |
Upcoming / Pre-production |
| Made In |
Orion Assembly Plant, Michigan, USA |
Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois |
| Body Type |
SUV |
5-door hatchback SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic |
| Colors |
Ice Blue Metallic, Summit White, Black, Silver Flare, Bright Blue Metallic, Black with red accents, exclusive wheels |
TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single permanent-magnet motor |
Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X) |
| Horsepower |
200 hp |
Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim) |
| Torque |
266 lb-ft |
Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds |
3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor) |
| Top Speed |
92 mph |
Est. 125–135 mph |
| Range |
247–259 miles |
Up to 300+ miles (larger battery) |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
RWD / AWD |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion (NCMA chemistry, similar to Ultium tech) |
Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform |
| Battery Capacity |
65 kWh |
Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh) |
| Power Consumption |
28 kWh/100 miles |
Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected) |
| Home Charging Speed |
7.7 kW max |
Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr |
| Supercharging Speed |
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Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
55 kW max |
10–80% in <30 min |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
120V (Level 1, 12A), 4 miles/hour: 240V (Level 2, 32A), 25 miles/hour: 240V (Level 2, 48A) 37 miles/hour |
Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger) |
| Charging Time |
9.5 hours |
Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs |
| Charging Connector Type |
J1772 (Level 1/2) + CCS1, NACS (Tesla port) for Level 2/DC Fast Charging |
NACS (adapter for CCS) |
| Home Charging Options |
LT/Redline: 120V portable cord (Level 1): Premier/Launch: Dual-voltage cord (120V/240V, 7.7 kW): GM Ultium Home Charger (up to 11.5 kW, requires 60A circuit). |
240V wall charger, portable charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
LT/Redline, 7.7 kW (32A): Premier/Launch, 11.5 kW (48A, optional) |
Est. 11.5 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
169.5 inches (4.3 m) |
170–175 in (est.) |
| Width |
69.7 inches (1.77 m) |
74–76 in (est.) |
| Height |
63.6 inches (1.62 m) |
65–67 in (est.) |
| Wheelbase |
105.3 inches (2.67 m) |
Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
5.3 inches (13.5 cm) |
Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode) |
| Cargo Space |
16.3 cu ft |
TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk) |
| Curb Weight |
3,670 lbs (1,665 kg) |
Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 (2 front + 3 rear) |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Unique polished alloy |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
18-inch |
19–21 in (varies by trim) |
| Front Tire |
225/45R18 |
TBD |
| Rear Tire |
225/45R18 |
TBD |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed direct drive |
| Turning Radius |
17.4 ft (5.3 m) |
TBD |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
N/A (EV direct drive) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson strut |
Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link) |
| Rear Suspension |
Torsion beam |
Independent multi-link |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No |
Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
No |
Dual-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes (phone as key + fob) |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Likely available |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Optional (glass roof) |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Not yet (same as above) |
| Touchscreen |
10.2 inches |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes (via infotainment) |
| No. Of Speakers |
7 Speakers |
Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative Braking System |
Regenerative + hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc Brake |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc Brake |
Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
6 Airbags |
Likely 8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
Yes (360° view) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Likely (off-road trims) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
