Rivian has quite a lineup of vehicles, with some available now, and some coming soon – so let’s take a look at their list of models and see what you get with each one.
Rivian currently has the following vehicles in their lineup, and only the R1T, R1S, and EDV/RCV (commercial vans) are available to purchase today. We won’t be covering the Commercial Delivery Van (EDV) as Rivian intends to only ship this to large fleet customers like Amazon, but will be covering the soon-to-be-available Rivian Commercial Van (RCV) instead.
R1T – a mid-sized, light-duty pickup truck designed around adventuring.
R1S – an SUV based on the R1T, the R1S is a full-size SUV with three rows of seating
R3 – The R3 is based on the same platform as the R2, but it’s a smaller crossover.
R3X – A performance variant of the R3.
RCV – Rivian Commercial Van — available to fleet customers for mid-range deliveries.
EDV – Rivian’s original commercial van — only available to Amazon and other large-fleet customers.
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Prices
Let’s take a look at the starting prices for each vehicle.
Vehicle
Price (USD)
Price (CAD)
R1T
$69,990
$105,800
R1S
$75,900
$111,900
R2*
~$45,000
~$61,500
R3
Unannounced
Unannounced
R3X
Unannounced
Unannounced
RCV 500**
$83,000
$113,500
RCV 700**
$87,000
$119,000
*The price for the R2 is not confirmed, but Rivian says it’ll start around $45,000 USD.
**Pricing for the RCVs must be confirmed through Rivian Fleet Sales, this is an estimate provided by third-party sources.
For the vehicles currently available – the R1T and the R1S, they’re well in the premium pricing category. Fully loading them with options will bring those prices closer to $101,700 USD for the R1T and $108,900 USD for the R1S. Rivian intends to appeal to a larger customer base with its upcoming R2 and R3/R3X, which will be arriving sometime in 2026.
Range and Acceleration
Rivian provides several configurations for its R1 series vehicles, so we’ve provided the EPA estimated range and acceleration in the tables below.
Vehicle / Battery
Range
Acceleration (0-60 mph)
R1S / R1T Dual Standard
270 mi
4.6s
R1S / R1T Dual Large
330 mi
3.5s
R1S / R1T Dual Max
420 mi
3.5s
R1S / R1T Tri Max
371 mi (405 mi in Conserve)
3.1s
R1T Quad Max*
Not Rated
2.6s
R1S Quad Max*
Not Rated
2.7s
R2 Standard**
Not Rated
Not Rated
R2 Large**
300 mi
>3s
RCV 500***
161 mi
Not Rated
RCV 700***
153 mi
Not Rated
* The R1T and R1S Quad Max haven’t been given EPA range ratings at this time, however we expect them to be in the 350 mi range.
** R2 ranges and acceleration are currently estimates.
*** Rivian has kept the motor information for the new RCVs under wraps, but we expect it to be slower than the R1 series, as all variants are FWD only.
Charge Ports
Rivian was one of the first manufacturers to support NACS (North American Charging Standard) from Tesla, and all current R1T and R1S vehicles are NACS capable with an adapter or using Tesla’s Magic Dock Superchargers.
Going forward, Rivian intends to move all its consumer vehicles to the NACS port, including the R1S and R1T sometime next year. Rivian announced this summer that The R2’s charge port will be moved to the rear driver’s side. This will make it seamless for these vehicles to use Tesla’s Superchargers.
Vehicle
Port Type & Location
R1T
CCS, Front Left
R1S
CCS, Front Left
R2
NACS, Rear Left
R3 / R3X
NACS, Rear Left
RCV*
CCS (NACS unconfirmed), Front Left
*The only vehicle without confirmed NACS functionality is the upcoming RCV.
We haven’t heard yet whether the RCV will arrive with NACS or NACS compatibility, but the demonstration vehicles so far have only had CCS ports on the front left of the vehicle. The RCVs are expected to be NACS compatible, regardless of the port type.
Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle Dimensions are available for most of Rivian’s fleet, except for the R3 and R3X.
Vehicle
Length (in)
Width (in)
Height (in)
Storage Space
R1T
217.1
79.3
78.2
*See Note
R1S
200.8
79.3
77.3
49 ft3
R2
185.6
75
66.9
Unknown
R3 / R3X
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
RCV 500
248.5
103.5
114.7
487 ft3
RCV 700
278
103.5
114.8
652 ft3
*R1T: Frunk: 11 ft 3, Gear Tunnel: 12 ft 3, Underbed: 14ft 3
Rivian’s R2 will be produced in 2025, while the R3X is expected to be the first variant of the R3 series and the first orders are expected to be delivered in late 2026.
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Audi is officially joining the Rivian software fold. The German automaker has confirmed that it will begin using the electronic architecture developed through the Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture in its vehicles starting in 2028.
According to a recent report from SmartDroid, the move marks a major turning point for Audi’s electric lineup. While the brand has performed well with the A6 and Q6 e-tron, the switch to "RV Tech" architecture — the name of the joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen — will allow for true "software-defined vehicles." The first model to feature this tech is expected to be the new Audi A4 e-tron.
The $5.8 Billion Joint Venture
This expansion into Audi is the direct result of the massive partnership first announced in June 2024. Volkswagen originally pledged $5 billion to Rivian, a figure that was later upped to $5.8 billion.
The goal was simple: Volkswagen gets access to Rivian’s world-class zonal control technology and software, while Rivian gets a massive cash infusion and the scale of a global automotive giant. The partnership, co-headed by Rivian’s Wassym Bensaid and VW’s Carsten Helbing, focuses on creating a software and electronics backbone that can support everything from subcompact cars like the upcoming VW ID.1 to premium luxury SUVs.
By building software in-house, Rivian has created a platform that allows for "over-the-air" updates to almost every digital component — including the drivetrain, steering, and suspension. It is a level of vertical integration that Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has defended since 2018, even when his own board questioned if it was necessary.
Rivian has already received $3.3 billion of the joint venture’s $5.8 billion value so far. Volkswagen is set to pay out another $2 billion to Rivian this year, with the remaining $500 million expected in 2027.
The R2 Launch and Future Licensing
The R2 platform is the "bootstrap" for this entire operation. Rivian is currently finalizing the rollout of its long-anticipated R2 midsize SUV, which is expected to start reaching customers by the end of spring. The company is banking on the R2 to carry it toward profitability.
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Rivian plans to roll out the R2 in four distinct phases:
R2 Performance ($57,990): Late Spring 2026
R2 Premium ($53,990): Late 2026
R2 Standard Long Range ($48,490): Early 2027
R2 Standard ($45,000): Late 2027
While some critics have questioned the partnership due to the difficulty of integrating EV-only software into VW's remaining combustion-engine fleet, Scaringe remains confident. During a recent interview at SXSW with Fast Company’s Brendan Vaughan, he dismissed the idea of a Volkswagen takeover, stating, “That’s not the outcome we were looking for.” Instead, he sees the VW deal as the first of many licensing agreements where Rivian provides the "digital backbone" for the entire auto industry.
With Audi now locked in for 2028, it’s clear that Rivian’s tech is no longer just for "adventure" vehicles — it's becoming the standard for the next generation of German luxury. It might not be long before Porsche, another Volkswagen brand, follows suit, or Rivian finds itself in a similar arrangement with an automotive brand outside the VW Group entirely.
Rivian and Uber have just announced a massive partnership to put driverless robotaxis on the road. In a move that sent shockwaves through the EV and tech sectors, Uber has committed to investing up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to deploy a fleet of up to 50,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis.
The deal, announced on Thursday, marks a major step toward making driverless rides a mainstream reality. The collaboration aims to put thousands of unsupervised R2 vehicles on the road across 25 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe by the end of 2031.
A Billion-Dollar Bet on Autonomy
The scale of this agreement is staggering. Uber and its fleet partners will initially purchase 10,000 autonomous R2 units, with an option to buy 40,000 more starting in 2030. These vehicles will be available exclusively on the Uber platform. Commercial deployments are slated to kick off in San Francisco and Miami in 2028 before expanding globally.
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RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO of Rivian, is optimistic about the tech stack powering this fleet. “The scale of Rivian's growing data flywheel coupled with RAP1, our state of the art in-house inference platform, and our multi-modal perception platform make us incredibly excited for the rapid advancement of Rivian autonomy over the next couple of years,” Scaringe said. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi added that Rivian's vertical integration gives Uber "conviction to set these ambitious but achievable targets."
If you're looking to buy one yourself, here is how the full R2 lineup is rolling out:
R2 Performance ($57,990): Arriving late Spring 2026. This dual-motor AWD flagship boasts 656 hp and a 3.6-second 0–60 mph time. It also features a "Drop Glass" rear window and a semi-active suspension.
R2 Premium ($53,990): Expected in late 2026. This trim offers 450 hp and a 4.6-second 0-60 mph time, though it skips the semi-active suspension.
R2 Standard Long Range ($48,490): The range leader with an estimated 345 miles of range, coming in early 2027.
R2 Standard ($45,000): We don’t know much about the most affordable base model other than that it is currently expected in late 2027.
If you’re still trying to decide which Rivian is right for you, check out our R2 vs. R1S buyer’s guide.
The Jump to Level 4 Autonomy
The R2 units meant for Uber will be a bit different from the early consumer models. While initial consumer R2s will use Rivian’s Gen 2 hardware, the company will pivot to Gen 3 hardware in late 2026. This next-gen suite includes LiDAR sensors and dual RAP1 chips capable of 1600 TOPS of AI compute.
This hardware is what Rivian hopes will enable true Level 4 autonomy — meaning the car can handle all driving tasks in specific conditions without any human intervention. By combining real-world data from its consumer fleet with these high-end sensors, Rivian is betting it can catch up to and eventually surpass current leaders in the space.
The partnership with Uber provides Rivian with both the capital and the platform to prove its tech at a massive scale. As we move closer to 2028, seeing an empty R2 pull up for your Uber ride might soon be the new normal.
