Rivian R2 Performance (Launch Package)

Why #22

• Rivian's adventure DNA at a midsize price: 330 miles, huge cargo, 3.6-second launch, Supercharger port.
• Strongest on efficiency (80) and practicality (78); weakest on market proof (sales) (51).
• Sits below #21 GMC Sierra EV Elevation Extended Range mainly on charging (100 vs 63).
• Beats #23 Rivian R1S Dual Large on value (59 vs 39).

Heads-up: Premium ($53,990) late 2026; Standard Long Range ($48,490, 345 mi est.) first half 2027.

Score breakdown

Weights: range 20%, value 20%, efficiency/charging/practicality/market 15% each. Arizona columns below are not in the score.

Full specs

Starting MSRP

$57,990

EPA range

330 miEPA ✓

AZ summer est.

272 mi (~100°F)

Efficiency

32.2 kWh/100 mi (~105 MPGe)

DC fast peak

210 kW

Charge port

NACS · Supercharger access

0–60 mph

3.6 s (mfr)

Drivetrain

AWD

Seats

5

Cargo

33.9 cu ft behind row 2; 90.1 max + frunk

Arizona ownership (energy only)

Arizona 5-year energy cost assumes 12,000 mi/yr, mostly home charging on APS R-EV overnight (11pm–5am weekdays) at $0.0847/kWh (APS R-EV tariff), ~10% charging losses, and compares energy only to a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Insurance, maintenance, purchase price and resale are excluded. Arizona summer range = EPA range × 82.5% (Recurrent Auto ~17–18% loss at 100°F; AAA found 8.5% at 95°F). Neither figure enters the overall score. APS tariff · Recurrent · Run your own numbers

US sales

3,4562026 YTD (through Q3)

Jan–Sep 2026 US estimate vs Jan–Sep 2025, model-level (all trims combined); new model, no 2025 comparison. 2026 demand is down ~30% market-wide after the $7,500 federal credit ended Sept 30, 2025. · KBB/Cox Q3 2026 EV Sales Report (estimates as of 10/13/26)

Sources

• FuelEconomy.gov (EPA) — 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in) (vehicle id 50391)
• Rivian official R2 page (MSRP/specs)
• KBB/Cox Q3 2026 EV Sales Report (estimates as of 10/13/26)