Rivian R2S vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range 2026

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thumb image Rivian R2S US$ 45,000
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thumb image Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range 2026 US$ 42,450

BASIC INFO

Brand Rivian Hyundai
Model R2 (commonly called R2S for SUV version) Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range 2026
Vehicle Type Compact/Mid-size Electric SUV Electric
Trims Single-Motor RWD, Dual-Motor AWD, Tri-Motor AWD SE Standard Range, SE Long Range, SEL, Limited, and N-Line
Release Date Production starts H1 2026 November 2025
Status Unreleased, reservations open Coming Soon
Made In Normal, Illinois, USA South Korea
Body Type 5-door SUV Fastback Sedan
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles (est., TBD) 5 years/60,000 miles
Colors TBD (expected multiple Rivian-style adventure colors) Exterior: Ultimate Red Matte, Serenity White, Nocturne Gray, Transmission Blue, Biophilic Blue Pearl, Abyss Black Pearl Interior: Dark Gray, Light Gray, Black (Leather in Limited/N Line)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Electric Motors Single Electric Motor
Horsepower Est. 400–600+ hp (depending on trim) 149 hp
Torque TBD 258 lb-ft
Acceleration Under 3.0 sec (Tri-Motor) 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds
Top Speed 125 mph (est.) 115 mph
Range 300+ miles 240 miles
Drivetrain RWD (Single), AWD (Dual/Tri Motor) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (LG 4695 cylindrical cells) Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity TBD (~90–110 kWh est.) 53 kWh
Power Consumption TBD 28 kWh/100 miles
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected Rivian standard) 10 yrs/100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (Level 2) 3.5 kW (L1), 10.9 kW (L2)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 200+ kW (expected) 10-80% in 18 mins
Miles of Range added Per Hour 15–20 mi (Level 2), 140+ mi in 20 min (DCFC est.) Level 2 (240V, 48A): in 37-42 miles
Charging Time 8–12 hrs (Level 2), ~30 min (10–80% DCFC) 7 hours
Charging Connector Type NACS (North American Charging Standard) J1772 (Level 1/Level 2 AC charging) CCS Combo (NACS adapter coming later) (DC Fast Charging)
Home Charging Options Level 1, Level 2 Wallbox Level 1 (120V) 1.4 kW and Level 2 (240V)
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW 10.9 kW (48A)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 185 in (est.) 191.1 in (4,855 mm)
Width 75 in (est.) 73.2 in (1,859 mm)
Height 66 in (est.) 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
Wheelbase 115 in (est.) 116.1 in (2,950 mm)
Ground Clearance High ground clearance (adjustable, est. 8–10 in) 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Space Fold-flat rear seats + frunk (TBD volume) 11.2 cu ft
Curb Weight 5,000 lbs (est.) 3,968 lbs (1,800 kg)
No. of Doors 5 4 Doors
Seating Capacity 5 5 passengers

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheels Aerodynamic Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size 20–22 in (est., depending on trim) 18-inch
Front Tire TBD 225/55 R18
Rear Tire TBD 225/55 R18

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering (R-MDPS)
Transmission Single-Speed Direct Drive Single-speed reduction gear
Turning Radius TBD 36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Gear Box Automatic (EV Single-speed) Direct-drive
Front Suspension ndependent MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent (likely multi-link) Multi-Link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (but ADAS features included) Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Dual-Zone Automatic Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Wireless + USB Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes No
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No
Apple Car Play No (Rivian custom OS) Yes
Android Auto No (Rivian custom OS) Yes
Touchscreen 15.6-inch Center Display 12.3" Touchscreen
WiFi & Hotspot Yes No
Bluetooth Yes (5.2, dual-device)
MP3 Player Integrated Yes
No. Of Speakers Premium Audio (TBD, ~12 speakers est.) 6-Speakers

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + Hydraulic Braking System
Front Brakes Disc Ventilated Discs Brake
Rear Brakes Disc Solid Discs Brake
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.) 8 airbags (Dual front, side, curtain + front center airbag)
Rear Seat Belt Yes 3-point belts for all seats (5 total)
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes No
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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