Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body

Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body

The Rivian R2 Performance’s final EPA ratings are now published, and the numbers confirm something impressive: the R2 Performance matches the Tesla Model Y Performance on efficiency at 105 MPGe combined and 32 kWh per 100 miles — while actually beating it on range with 330 miles versus 306. What makes this particularly noteworthy is the R2’s form factor. The Rivian is a boxier, taller, more utilitarian SUV that weighs nearly 800 lbs more than th…

Rivian R2 Matches Tesla Model Y Efficiency Despite Heavier Build

Rivian‘s R2 Performance — for which the EV maker entered saleable production in late April — matches the 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance on energy consumption while delivering a higher range. On standard 21-inch all-season wheels, the R2 Performance is rated at 105 MPGe combined (114 city, 96 highway) and 32 kWh per 100 miles. The final ratings, published by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), put its …