Rivian has officially unveiled the full production specs for its highly anticipated R2. While the broad strokes, like the $45,000 starting price and 300+ miles of range, are the dominating headline items, there’s a lot to look at as you go down the spec sheet and compare the variants.
If you are making a reservation for the midsize electric SUV, the trim you select will affect the available features and options. From missing hardware on the base model to optional upgrades, here are all the "little things" you need to know about the R2 lineup.
MagSafe Charging for All
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One of the most universal complaints about the flagship R1 vehicles has been the notoriously finicky wireless charging pad. Brake too hard, and your phone would go flying off the charging pad if it bothered to charge in the first place.
Rivian has clearly listened to the feedback. The R2 features a completely redesigned center console with integrated magnetic wireless charging. This MagSafe-compatible design keeps your phone locked in place and charging, even when you are throwing the R2 around on an off-road trail.
No Drop Glass on Standard Model
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One of the standout features of the R2's design is its rear window, which drops completely down into the tailgate to provide an open-air, safari-like driving experience (and allows you to haul long items like surfboards easily).
However, this feature is reserved for the Premium and Performance trims. If you buy the base Standard trim, the rear glass is fixed. This helps reduce costs and opens the door to the $45,000 price point Rivian is looking to meet later next year.
No Tow Hooks on Standard
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Rivian built its brand on rugged, go-anywhere adventure DNA. Tow hooks are practically a staple of the Rivian aesthetic.
However, to keep costs down on the entry-level configurations, the R2 Standard trim drops the prominent front tow hooks entirely. You will need to step up to the Premium or Performance tiers to get them equipped from the factory.
Between this and the drop glass, Rivian has squarely placed the Standard as a regular vehicle that could do some light adventuring, while the Premium and Performance are your true electric adventure vehicles.
No Adaptive Headlights on Standard
All R2 models come equipped with Rivian's signature stadium-shaped headlights utilizing Matrix LED technology. But there is a software and hardware catch: the Standard trim lacks the Adaptive High Beam functionality found on the upper trims.
If you want your R2 to automatically map and dim specific LED zones around oncoming traffic at night, you have to upgrade to the Premium or Performance models.
Future, Smaller Pack
Rivian is heavily marketing the R2's $45,000 starting price, but that specific vehicle won't arrive until late 2027. When it does, it will be equipped with a smaller battery pack.
The initial Standard Long Range trim (arriving in early 2027 for $48,490) features a larger 87.9 kWh pack capable of 345 miles of range. The delayed $45,000 base model will trade that larger pack for a smaller one, aiming for roughly 275 miles of range to hit its aggressive price target.
Semi-Active Suspension
Because the R2 is built to a much lower price point than the R1, it abandons the complex, expensive air suspension of its bigger sibling. The Standard and Premium trims utilize a traditional, static spring-and-damper suspension setup.
However, the top-tier R2 Performance trim gets a major handling upgrade with an exclusive Semi-Active suspension system, allowing the vehicle to dynamically adjust its damping rates on the fly for better cornering and off-road articulation.
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Rivian’s highly anticipated R2 has officially launched, bringing a more compact and affordable vehicle to the brand’s expanding lineup.
While the R2 introduces a host of clever interior storage and seating innovations, one of the most exciting new accessories to debut alongside the vehicle is the "Field Outlet.” This is a plug-and-play device that transforms the R2 into a massive off-grid power bank.
Powering Your Devices
Resigned specifically for the R2's native NACS (North American Charging Standard) port, the Field Outlet accessory provides users with two standard 120V AC outlets. There isn’t support for 240V accessories, and Rivian isn’t specifying how many amps the adapter can deliver. Expect it to be similar to Tesla’s V2L version, which can deliver up to 20 amps at 110V, or about 2,200 watts.
This essentially turns the R2 into a mobile power station, eliminating the need to haul heavy, separate battery packs or gas generators into the wilderness. Whether you need to run lights, power a coffee maker, or charge up laptops and tools, the Field Outlet is tailored for car camping or tackling off-grid outdoor tasks.
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Supported Vehicles
While current Rivian owners might be eager to get their hands on this accessory, the Field Outlet is exclusively designed for the next-generation R2 architecture.
Unfortunately, it is not backwards compatible with the flagship R1T pickup or R1S SUV, even those with a NACS port. The technical limitation lies within the charging hardware itself. Older R1 vehicles (whether Gen 1 or Gen 2) do not feature the necessary bi-directional AC power conversion hardware integrated into the charge port. Rivian specifically engineered the R2's charging system to support this power export capability from day one.
By integrating bi-directional capability directly into the NACS port, Rivian leans heavily into its signature adventure DNA, ensuring that the smaller, $45,000 R2 doesn't sacrifice the extreme outdoor utility that the brand is known for.
Rivian has officially unveiled its much-anticipated R2 SUV, and while the specs and pricing are impressive, the visual identity of this midsize electric explorer is equally striking. The R2 lineup is launching with a palette of eight distinct colors, including three brand-new options designed specifically for this new platform.
The R2 will arrive in three primary trims: Performance, Premium, and Standard. The Performance trim, starting at $57,990, will be the first off the production line, slated for delivery in Spring 2026. It will be followed by the $53,990 Premium trim in late 2026 and the $48,490 Standard Long Range in early 2027. An even more affordable $45,000 Standard variant is also planned for late 2027.
If you are in Austin, you can see these colors in person as Rivian offers public rides and demos at SXSW 2026 this week. For everyone else, here is a detailed breakdown of the R2 color palette.
Catalina Cove (New for R2)
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Exclusive to the R2, Catalina Cove is a metallic paint inspired by the waters surrounding Catalina Island. Rivian describes this finish as one that shifts from deep Pacific blues to translucent greens depending on how the light hits the vehicle. It is a highly technical color that reinforces the expressive character of the new midsize platform.
Esker Silver (New for R2)
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Esker Silver serves as the default paint option for the R2 across all trims. It is inspired by the winding ridges of gravel and sand left behind by glaciers. The paint features fine metallic flakes that shimmer and provide significant depth compared to a traditional flat silver.
Half Moon Grey (New for R2)
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The final new addition to the palette is Half Moon Grey. This metallic grey takes its inspiration from the coastal cliffs of Half Moon Bay. The finish is designed to look like layers of granite and sandstone shifting under warm light, offering a sophisticated, earthy alternative to standard grey.
Midnight
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Midnight is a premium, cool-toned black. Rather than being a flat, solid black, it features subtle blue metallic undertones and flakes that add depth. Rivian says the finish is intended to evoke the appearance of gazing up at the stars on a perfectly clear night.
Glacier White
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Glacier White is the only non-metallic color in the R2 lineup. Rivian designed it to be pure and crisp with a hint of warmth. Because it lacks metallic flakes, it emphasizes the graphic outline of the vehicle and makes signature design elements, like the gloss black tailgate pillars and headlamps, pop.
Borealis
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Previously a limited-edition color, Borealis is now a permanent part of the R2 lineup (at least for the Performance trim). It is described as a "deep, velvety purple" inspired by the aurora borealis. The paint has heavy black tones and shifts dramatically with the light, moving from a dark, moody hue to a vibrant purple.
Launch Green
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Launch Green is a signature Rivian color that is only available for a limited time as part of the Launch Package. It is a non-metallic, deep olive-green with subtle red undertones. The color was originally inspired by the anti-corrosion E-coat applied to vehicle chassis in the factory. It has an industrial, matte-like appearance that blends seamlessly with nature.
Forest Green
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A staple of the Rivian brand, Forest Green is a deep, metallic dark green. It has a high metallic content that produces bright highlights in the sun and sophisticated shadows in the shade. It often appears quite moody and rich, shifting between forest tones and a more technical gray depending on the environment.
R2 Color Availability by Trim
While the full list of colors was leaked just ahead of the official reveal, their availability is not uniform across all R2 versions. Esker Silver is the standard, no-cost option for every trim level.
The R2 Performance is currently the only trim that allows you to select from all eight colors. Furthermore, Launch Green is restricted exclusively to the Launch Package, which is being offered to the earliest buyers of the Performance trim. For the Premium and Standard trims, some of these colors will be available as paid upgrades, while others will be unavailable entirely. Here’s a full breakdown of color availability by trim:
Color
R2 Performance
R2 Premium
R2 Standard
Catalina Cove
Yes
Yes
No
Esker Silver
Yes
Yes
Yes
Half Moon Grey
Yes
Yes
Yes
Midnight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glacier White
Yes
Yes
Yes
Borealis
Yes
No
No
Launch Green
Yes
No
No
Forest Green
Yes
Yes
Yes
The R2 is clearly designed to look just as good in the city as it does on a remote trail. By mixing its classic R1 colors with three new, R2-exclusive options, Rivian has created a lineup that highlights the vehicle’s more compact and agile proportions.
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