Rivian R2S vs Rivian R6

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thumb image Rivian R2S US$ 45,000
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thumb image Rivian R6 US$ 45,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Rivian Rivian
Model R2 (commonly called R2S for SUV version) R6
Vehicle Type Compact/Mid-size Electric SUV Electric Pickup Truck
Trims Single-Motor RWD, Dual-Motor AWD, Tri-Motor AWD To be announced (expected multiple trims like Standard, Adventure, Max)
Release Date Production starts H1 2026 Expected 2026 (announcement in 2025)
Status Unreleased, reservations open Upcoming / Not yet released
Made In Normal, Illinois, USA USA (Normal, Illinois plant)
Body Type 5-door SUV Mid-size pickup truck
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles (est., TBD) Expected 5 years / 60,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper), 8 years / 175,000 miles (battery & drivetrain)
Colors TBD (expected multiple Rivian-style adventure colors) To be announced (likely similar to R1T & R2 palette)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Electric Motors Dual- and possibly Quad-Motor options
Horsepower Est. 400–600+ hp (depending on trim) 400–600 hp (est.)
Torque TBD 500–700 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration Under 3.0 sec (Tri-Motor) 3.5–4.5 seconds (depending on trim)
Top Speed 125 mph (est.) 110–120 mph (est.)
Range 300+ miles 270–350 miles (depending on battery & drivetrain)
Drivetrain RWD (Single), AWD (Dual/Tri Motor) AWD (standard), possible RWD base

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (LG 4695 cylindrical cells) Lithium-ion, Rivian-designed pack
Battery Capacity TBD (~90–110 kWh est.) 85 kWh (Standard) – ~110 kWh (Max)
Power Consumption TBD 30–33 kWh / 100 miles (est.)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected Rivian standard) 8 years / 175,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (Level 2) Up to 11.5 kW (240V Level 2)
Supercharging Speed Compatible with Tesla Superchargers (NACS) Compatible with NACS (Tesla Supercharger) + Rivian Adventure Network
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 200+ kW (expected) Up to 220 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 15–20 mi (Level 2), 140+ mi in 20 min (DCFC est.) 25–30 miles (home), ~140–160 miles (fast charge in 20 min)
Charging Time 8–12 hrs (Level 2), ~30 min (10–80% DCFC) 8–10 hrs (home L2), 20–30 min (20–80% DC fast charge)
Charging Connector Type NACS (North American Charging Standard) NACS (North American Charging Standard)
Home Charging Options Level 1, Level 2 Wallbox Wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 185 in (est.) 200–210 in (smaller than R1T)
Width 75 in (est.) 80 in
Height 66 in (est.) 72 in
Wheelbase 115 in (est.) 130–135 in
Ground Clearance High ground clearance (adjustable, est. 8–10 in) Adjustable air suspension (8–12 in)
Cargo Space Fold-flat rear seats + frunk (TBD volume) 4.5–5 ft pickup bed + front trunk (frunk ~10 cu ft)
Curb Weight 5,000 lbs (est.) 5,500–6,000 lbs
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheels Alloy wheels
Wheel Size 20–22 in (est., depending on trim) 18"–20" (depending on trim)
Front Tire TBD All-terrain / all-season options
Rear Tire TBD All-terrain / all-season options

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-Speed Direct Drive Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius TBD 19–20 ft (est.)
Gear Box Automatic (EV Single-speed) N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension ndependent Independent double wishbone
Rear Suspension Independent (likely multi-link) Independent multi-link with air suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (but ADAS features included) Rivian Driver+ (hands-free assist)
Navigation System Yes Standard w/ over-the-air updates
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Dual-Zone Automatic Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Wireless + USB Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone-as-key, key fob)
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Optional
Apple Car Play No (Rivian custom OS) Likely included (expected by 2026 models)
Android Auto No (Rivian custom OS) Likely included
Touchscreen 15.6-inch Center Display Large center touchscreen + digital driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Integrated Yes (integrated media system)
No. Of Speakers Premium Audio (TBD, ~12 speakers est.) 10–18 depending on trim

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + hydraulic
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.) 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes 360° camera system
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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