Rivian Is Down 5% — Did the R2 Reveal Disappoint Wall Street?

Why Rivian is holding the $45,000 base model R2 until 'late 2027'

Rivian spent the last two years promoting the R2 as a $45,000 SUV. But buyers won't be able to pay that price until late next year -- if at all.

Rivian Is Down 5% — Did the R2 Reveal Disappoint Wall Street?

Quick Read Rivian Automotive (RIVN) stock fell 5% on the R2 reveal after climbing 11.6% the prior week, as the market sold off gains that had already been priced in the announcement. Rivian revealed its mass-market R2 SUV, priced at approximately $45,000 and targeting first deliveries in Q2 2026. while the company posted its first full year of positive gross profit in 2025 despite a $3.6B net loss and negative free cash flow of $2.489B. Fina…

Rivian’s New All-Electric SUV Is a Lightning-Quick Off-Roader

Rivian debuted a second model, the off-road-friendly R2. The EV will launch this spring and has a dual-motor powertrain that makes 656 hp.

Rivian announces R2 will start at $59,485 at launch, with lower cost trims set to arrive in 2027

Rivian unveiled the launch pricing for its highly anticipated R2 on Thursday....

The $45,000 Rivian R2 Doesn't Stack Up To The Tesla Model Y In One Key Way

The pricier R2 Performance isn’t for everyone. So here’s a closer look at the cheaper trim.

Rivian R2: Prices, Features, and Specs

Rivian's R2 is the EV maker's cheapest model to date with a starting price of $45,000.Elliot Ross Studio, INC/photography by Elliot RossRivian is launching its new R2 SUV, with deliveries for the performance trim starting this spring.R2 starts at $45K, targets up to 330 EPA-est. range, and charges 10% to 80% in 29 minutes.All models come with hardware that enables Rivian's hands-free driving system.Rivian is getting closer to the launch of its h…