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Watch out, Tesla – the early Rivian R2 verdicts suggest it's going to be a serious Model Y rival
The Rivian R2 offers about 300 miles of EPA range, 656 bhp, and off-road capability at a target price near $45,000, attracting strong positive media reviews.
- Coverage from digital outlets shows early reviews praised Rivian's pre-production R2 prototypes as a strong rival to Tesla's Model Y.
- Targeting mainstream buyers, Rivian plans a $63K starting price for the R2, a scaled-down R1S inheriting its software strengths.
- Reviewers noted a target EPA range of 300 miles, a battery of ~87kWh usable, and 10–80% charging in under 30 minutes at 200kW stations.
- Review acclaim has translated into mounting pressure on Tesla as Doug DeMuro called the R2 `quite possibly the best all-round electric vehicle I have driven` recently.
- Conflicting reports highlight a key technical question: the R2 favors a 400V or 450V charging architecture, while it measures roughly the same size as a Tesla Model Y and meets European crash regulations, as reviewers said.
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Tesla Model Y Review: Range, Price & Rivals – Frandroid
Archyde Rivian R2: The First Real Threat to the Tesla Model Y? Why the R2 Is Generating Buzz The prototype tests released this week have already sparked a Rivian R2 frenzy.… You can read the full story here: Tesla Model Y Review: Range, Price & Rivals – Frandroid.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
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- 67% of the sources are Center
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