- Rivian has launched the configurator for the R2 EV.
- Order invitations will start going out on June 9th.
- Reservation time and location decides who gets priority.
Rivian is gearing up to launch the highly-anticipated R2 on June 9. That means we’re less than two weeks away from order invitations going out and demo drives beginning.
With sales right around the corner, the automaker is informing customers of how things will progress. Order invitations will go out on a “rolling basis,” which will be sent in batches as deliveries ramp up.
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Rivian went on to explain that your location and when you made a reservation are the “primary factors that determine when you receive your invite.” The automaker added that customers located near Rivian service and demonstration centers will generally receive invitations sooner as this allows them to deliver vehicles more quickly in the initial ramp up period. R1 owners will also be given priority as well as customers with expiring leases.
As the automaker has previously explained, the first models will be R2 Performance SUVs with the Launch Package. The R2 Premium will arrive late this year, while the R2 Standard will follow in 2027.
If customers prefer to wait for a future version, they’ll be notified once it becomes available to order. Once customers make and order and it’s confirmed, delivery should occur within 2–6 weeks.
While many customers still have a wait ahead of them, they can schedule a test drive in an R2. Priority will be given to reservation holders who have been invited to order their vehicle.
Configurator
Besides telling fans what to expect in the days and weeks ahead, Rivian launched the R2 configurator. It echoes the one for the R1 lineup and allows customers to select between Performance, Premium, and Standard trims.
The R2 Performance is offered with six colors at launch, but only Esker Silver is free. The remaining hues cost between $1,000 and $2,000.
It’s a similar story inside as the model comes standard with a Black Crater Signature interior. It you want the warmer Coastal Cloud Signature cabin, you’ll have to shell out an additional $1,000 and wait until later this year.
While the R2 Performance comes well-equipped, you’ll need to spend $755 to get a spare tire. An 11.5 kW wall charger will set you back $800, while floor mats cost $225.
As a refresher, the R2 Performance starts at $57,990 and has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 656 hp (489 kW / 665 PS) and 609 lb-ft (825 Nm) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.6 seconds and have a range of 330 miles (531 km).
