Rivian R2S vs 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV

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thumb image Rivian R2S US$ 45,000
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thumb image 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV US$ 42,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Rivian Toyota
Model R2 (commonly called R2S for SUV version) C-HR BEV
Vehicle Type Compact/Mid-size Electric SUV Compact crossover SUV
Trims Single-Motor RWD, Dual-Motor AWD, Tri-Motor AWD SE (FWD), XSE (AWD)
Release Date Production starts H1 2026 2026 (expected)
Status Unreleased, reservations open Upcoming
Made In Normal, Illinois, USA Not confirmed (Toyota e-TNGA platform)
Body Type 5-door SUV Coupe-like SUV
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles (est., TBD) Not announced
Colors TBD (expected multiple Rivian-style adventure colors) Overcast, Tandoori, Cement, Midnight Black Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl (+ two-tone options on XSE)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Electric Motors Electric motors (single FWD on SE, dual motors AWD on XSE)
Horsepower Est. 400–600+ hp (depending on trim) 221 hp (SE), ~338 hp (XSE)
Torque TBD Not specified
Acceleration Under 3.0 sec (Tri-Motor) 5.0 seconds (0–60 mph, XSE)
Top Speed 125 mph (est.) Not specified
Range 300+ miles Up to 290 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain RWD (Single), AWD (Dual/Tri Motor) FWD (SE) / AWD (XSE)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (LG 4695 cylindrical cells) Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity TBD (~90–110 kWh est.) 74.7 kWh
Power Consumption TBD Not specified
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected Rivian standard) Expected ~8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (Level 2) 11 kW AC (onboard charger)
Supercharging Speed Compatible with Tesla Superchargers (NACS) Supports DC fast charging
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 200+ kW (expected) 10–80% in ~30 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 15–20 mi (Level 2), 140+ mi in 20 min (DCFC est.) Not specified
Charging Time 8–12 hrs (Level 2), ~30 min (10–80% DCFC) 30 min (fast), several hours (home Level 2)
Charging Connector Type NACS (North American Charging Standard) NACS (North American Charging Standard)
Home Charging Options Level 1, Level 2 Wallbox Level 1 & Level 2 supported
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 185 in (est.) 177.9 in (4,520 mm)
Width 75 in (est.) 73.6 in (1,870 mm)
Height 66 in (est.) 63.8 in (1,595 mm)
Wheelbase 115 in (est.) 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Ground Clearance High ground clearance (adjustable, est. 8–10 in) Not specified
Cargo Space Fold-flat rear seats + frunk (TBD volume) 25.4 cu ft (720 L)
Curb Weight 5,000 lbs (est.) Not specified
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 20–22 in (est., depending on trim) 18″ (SE), 20″ (XSE)
Front Tire TBD Not specified
Rear Tire TBD Not specified

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric power steering
Transmission Single-Speed Direct Drive Single-speed
Turning Radius TBD Not specified
Gear Box Automatic (EV Single-speed) N/A (EV)
Front Suspension ndependent Independent (tuned for EV)
Rear Suspension Independent (likely multi-link) Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (but ADAS features included) Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (driver assistance suite)
Navigation System Yes Cloud navigation with Drive Connect
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Dual-Zone Automatic Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Wireless + USB Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Available (XSE with Tech Package)
Apple Car Play No (Rivian custom OS) Wireless
Android Auto No (Rivian custom OS) Wireless
Touchscreen 15.6-inch Center Display Yes
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Integrated Yes
No. Of Speakers Premium Audio (TBD, ~12 speakers est.) 6 standard, 9 JBL premium on XSE Tech Package

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + hydraulic brakes
Front Brakes Disc Disc
Rear Brakes Disc 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 6–8 (est.) Multiple (front, side, curtain)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes 360° view on XSE
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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