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2027 Rivian R2 Prices Make the New EV SUV Look Like a Sweet Deal

Car and Driver · May 18, 2026, 7:59 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The R2's configurator is now live, though the compact electric SUV's least expensive model won't be available until next year.
  • The first R2 variant that will arrive later this spring will be the Performance model equipped with the Launch package.
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The R2's configurator is now live, though the compact electric SUV's least expensive model won't be available until next year.

Rivian The 2027 Rivian R2 can now be configured on the consumer site, with the new electric compact SUV intended to grow the brand's market share. The R2 Premium ($55,485) and Performance Launch edition ($59,485) will go on sale this year; the entry-level Standard ($49,985) will join the lineup in 2027.The configurator shows all three models, but some of the paint and interior color options won't be available until next year. Rivian's new R2 is nearly here, and you can now configure your ideal version on the brand's consumer site. It also provides our first breakdown of the R2's pricing structure. We already knew it would be split into three models (Standard, Premium, and Performance), with the latter two arriving this year, followed by the entry-level model joining the pack sometime in 2027. Now, we have more details about their available options and prices.

The first R2 variant that will arrive later this spring will be the Performance model equipped with the Launch package. It's the most expensive model, starting at $59,485 (including the $1495 destination fee not included on Rivian's website). The Launch edition includes the R2's towing package, a special key, and access to Rivian's Autonomy+ advanced driver-assistance package. It can also be ordered in an exclusive Launch Green paint color, though the special pigment costs an additional $2000.

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