2026 Rivian R2

Rivian is a comparatively new manufacturer that produces electric pickup trucks and SUVs. Our tests found its EVs to be comfortable, startlingly fast, and very capable off-road. Range is practical and competitive with similarly-priced vehicles. Its vehicles come with lots of cargo room, including deep front trunks and a horizontal pass-through “Gear Tunnel” in some of the pickup truck models. Drawbacks include screen-centric controls for essential functions, including adjusting air vents, and an aggressive regenerative braking system that makes its vehicles difficult to drive smoothly. Rivian usually ranks near the bottom of our predicted reliability rating, but near the top in our owner satisfaction surveys.

The Rivian R2 is a two-row, five-passenger all-electric SUV that’s smaller than its R1S sibling. Sized like a Honda CR-V, the R2 will be available in single-, dual-, and tri-motor applications, with the latter two giving the SUV all-wheel drive. While battery and motor specs haven't been released, the automaker says all versions will be able to go at least 300 miles on a full charge. The R2 will come standard with a NACS charging port, and it can be charged with a CCS coupler using an adaptor. Like its larger siblings, the R2's interior is dominated by a large center touchscreen, with a smaller instrument panel used for speed, selected gear, and other data. The R2 features a few tricks, such as the ability to fold both the front and rear seats flat for no-tent camping, along with a rear window that lowers into the tailgate for better airflow or to carry long items without using a roof rack. Reservations can be placed now, with deliveries expected to begin in mid-2026.