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The Rivian R2 will launch with 335 miles of range
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Leaked EPA certification documents reveal the Rivian R2 SUV will offer 335 miles of range on 21-inch wheels, alongside details on battery capacity and charging specifications.
Summary
This article reports on leaked EPA certification documents for the upcoming Rivian R2 electric SUV. The findings confirm an official range of 335 miles for the Performance trim equipped with 21-inch wheels, while the 20-inch all-terrain tire configuration reduces the range to 314 miles. The documents also provide technical specifications, including an 86.8 kWh battery capacity, 210 kW DC fast-charging capability, and the inclusion of an improved heat pump.
Main Points
* 1. EPA certification confirms 335 miles of range for the Rivian R2 Performance trim.Official documents indicate that the R2 Performance, when fitted with 21-inch wheels, achieves a 335-mile range, meeting the company's initial expectations. * 2. Wheel and tire configuration significantly impacts range.The 20-inch all-terrain tire option reduces the EPA range estimate to 314 miles, highlighting the trade-off between off-road capability and efficiency. * 3. Technical specifications reveal slight discrepancies from initial estimates.The leaked documents list an 86.8 kWh battery capacity, slightly lower than the 87.9 kWh previously cited by Rivian, alongside 210 kW DC fast-charging support.
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Website arstechnica.com
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It won’t be long before Rivian starts delivering the first of its new R2 SUVs to the lucky owners. After wowing everyone with its R1S and R1T, the startup is ready to enter more mainstream market segments, first with the midsize R2 this year. Last month, we got pricing and trim details for the new electric SUV: $57,990 for the R2 Performance, the only version that will be available until the $53,990 R2 Premium goes on sale in late 2026.
Both of these R2s use the same spec battery with a capacity of 87.9 kWh. At the time, Rivian said it expected at least 330 miles (531 km) of range from these models on 21-inch tires. But it seems that details of the actual Environmental Protection Agency range certification have leaked and were posted to the Rivian Forums. And from those documents, we now know that, when fitted with 21-inch wheels and performance, the official EPA range estimate will be 335 miles (539 km).
The testing also generated an official EPA range estimate for the R2 when fitted with smaller 20-inch wheels. Usually, fitting smaller wheels to an EV increases range because the rotation of each wheel causes a lot of drag that saps range, and smaller, narrower wheels disturb less air. But in this case, the 20-inch wheels drop the EPA range estimate down to 314 miles (505 km), thanks to the knobby all-terrain tires.
Once other trims become available, we should get additional EPA range data on smaller wheels with all-purpose (as opposed to all-terrain) tires, as well as the $45,000 version with a smaller battery that isn’t due until late 2027.
There were some other interesting details in the R2 document. The pack capacity is listed as 86.8 kWh, slightly lower than the 87.9 kWh in the official Rivian specs. The maximum DC fast-charging rate is 210 kW, and max level 2 AC charging is 11.5 kW. A heat pump is also standard and is improved from the one in the R1.
!Image 3: Ars Technica Ars Technica @Jonathan M. Gitlin
One Sentence Summary
Leaked EPA certification documents reveal the Rivian R2 SUV will offer 335 miles of range on 21-inch wheels, alongside details on battery capacity and charging specifications.
Summary
This article reports on leaked EPA certification documents for the upcoming Rivian R2 electric SUV. The findings confirm an official range of 335 miles for the Performance trim equipped with 21-inch wheels, while the 20-inch all-terrain tire configuration reduces the range to 314 miles. The documents also provide technical specifications, including an 86.8 kWh battery capacity, 210 kW DC fast-charging capability, and the inclusion of an improved heat pump.
Main Points
* 1. EPA certification confirms 335 miles of range for the Rivian R2 Performance trim.
Official documents indicate that the R2 Performance, when fitted with 21-inch wheels, achieves a 335-mile range, meeting the company's initial expectations.
* 2. Wheel and tire configuration significantly impacts range.
The 20-inch all-terrain tire option reduces the EPA range estimate to 314 miles, highlighting the trade-off between off-road capability and efficiency.
* 3. Technical specifications reveal slight discrepancies from initial estimates.
The leaked documents list an 86.8 kWh battery capacity, slightly lower than the 87.9 kWh previously cited by Rivian, alongside 210 kW DC fast-charging support.
Key Quotes
* The official EPA range estimate will be 335 miles (539 km). * The pack capacity is listed as 86.8 kWh, slightly lower than the 87.9 kWh in the official Rivian specs. * The maximum DC fast-charging rate is 210 kW, and max level 2 AC charging is 11.5 kW.
AI Score
78
Website arstechnica.com
Published At Today
Length 335 words (about 2 min)
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Rivian
Electric Vehicles
EV
Automotive Tech
EPA Certification
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