Specs for the Rivian R2 leaked this week forward of Thursday’s unveiling. Discovered by “web sleuths” who tipped off Electrek, its specs had been buried in supply code for the EV’s teaser web site (briefly seen to anybody within the public utilizing an internet inspector). The code suggests the R2 could have as much as a 330-mile vary and a $47,000 beginning value when it arrives in 2026.
The R2 allegedly has a three-second 0 to 60 mph acceleration time, but it surely’s in all probability clever to count on that solely within the top-tier fashions. The code lists the compact SUV as a five-seater with a 115.6-inch wheelbase. Different particulars embrace a size of 185.6 inches, a width of 75 inches (84.4 inches with mirrors) and a top of 66.9 inches.
The code says it’s going to have a NACS chargeport however provides that it could actually additionally cost at CCS stations. The leak additionally lists powered rear glass and a motorbike mount that “snaps into the rear accent ports.” (It mentions that no instruments are wanted.) The bike mount allegedly matches within the R2’s frunk when not in use. “We design our autos to maximise storage all through,” the advertising copy from the supply code reads. “The roomy entrance trunk presents loads of area to stow massive objects — from weekend gear to weekly grocery haul.”
Different particulars from the supply code embrace a most floor clearance of 9.8 inches, a 32-inch wheel and tire diameter, a 25-degree strategy angle and a 27-degree departure angle.
Rivian confirmed final month that it’s going to formally unveil the R2 on March 7. The automaker’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, had beforehand stated the car could be smaller and cheaper than the R1. Its $47,000 beginning value (the code additionally lists $47,500 somewhere else) would put it squarely throughout the $40,000 to $60,000 vary CFO Claire McDonough beforehand promised.
Sadly, information of extra layoffs at Rivian emerged forward of Thursday’s launch occasion. Crain’s Chicago Enterprise (by way of Quartz) first reported that the EV maker laid off “about 100” staff at its Regular, IL manufacturing facility. That’s about one p.c of the plant’s whole staff. The cuts observe (or are maybe a part of) these introduced in February when Rivian stated it could lay off 10 p.c of its workforce.
