First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game
Rivian's second EV is the sub-$60,000 R2, and it was worth the wait.
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not an astromech First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game Rivian’s second EV is the sub-$60,000 R2, and it was worth the wait. Michael Teo Van Runkle – Jun 9, 2026 9:00 am | 32 Rivian has a new midsize electric SUV, the R2. Credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle Rivian has a new midsize electric SUV, the R2. Credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Rivian provided flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, Utah, and accommodation so Ars could drive the R2. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.
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