Rivian R6 vs Rivian R2S

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

BASIC INFO

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

PERFORMANCE

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

BATTERY AND CHARGING

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

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

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

WHEEL AND TIRES

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

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

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

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

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

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 8+ 6–8 (est.)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° camera system Yes
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 Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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