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Rivian Adds Second Shift for R2 Production in Illinois

August 7, 2026

By Nehal Malik

Rivian Wave

Rivian is stepping up production of its all-new midsize SUV as customer demand scales up. The electric vehicle startup is preparing to add a second shift to the R2 assembly line at its factory in Normal, Illinois, by the end of the third quarter.

The manufacturing acceleration comes shortly after Rivian officially began R2 customer deliveries in early June. During a recent investor call, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that hundreds of suppliers are coordinating to ramp up production capacity smoothly alongside the Illinois facility (via InsideEVs).

Ramping Production for Mass-Market Demand

The R2 serves as Rivian’s first mass-market play to compete directly with Tesla’s Model Y (check out our full comparison between the R2 and Model Y, as well as recent efficiency testing between the two). Initial momentum is already showing on financial balance sheets, as Rivian handily outpaced its Q2 delivery outlook off the back of early R2 handoffs — even though June deliveries represented less than a month of customer shipments.

Rivian Wave

Strong early interest in the R2 includes over 200,000 reservations and 57,000 completed demo drives. Scaringe noted that many buyers are transitioning away from gas vehicles for the first time:

“The U.S. automotive marketplace is starved for high-quality EV choice, and I believe R2 is an attractively priced option for everyday adventures that will resonate with a broad set of consumers.”

To keep up with early reservation holders, adding a double shift helps the company push toward profitability on its newest platform.

Lineup Expansion and Georgia Factory Plans

Seeing enough demand to warrant opening a second assembly shift bodes well for cheaper R2 models coming down the pipeline. Customers are currently taking delivery of the top-spec R2 Performance, which features dual-motor All-Wheel Drive, 656 horsepower, 330 miles of EPA-estimated range, a native Tesla-style NACS port, and a starting price of $57,990.

Rivian Wave

Buyers looking at lower price points will have to wait for a while, though. Rivian plans to launch a less-performant (and more affordable) Premium trim by the end of this year, followed by an entry-level $45,000 Standard Rear-Wheel Drive variant in 2027 that’s expected to deliver around 275 miles of range.

While the Normal, Illinois, plant is handling early R2 volume, long-term scaling relies on additional real estate. Rivian is currently constructing a second factory in Georgia, which is scheduled to begin mass-producing the full R2 lineup (as well as other future models) in 2028. Adding shifts in Illinois ensures production volume keeps climbing alongside demand until the second facility comes online.

How the Rivian R2 Compares to the Model Y in Efficiency

July 29, 2026

By Nehal Malik

Rivian Wave

When window stickers land, official government figures tell one story. On paper, the new Rivian R2 Performance matches Tesla’s Model Y Performance on combined EPA efficiency ratings at 105 MPGe and 32 kWh per 100 miles. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe even touted that the R2 equals the Model Y on energy consumption.

However, laboratory EPA cycles rarely reflect everyday driving conditions, which vary greatly in speed across each session and often include a mix of highway and city roads. A real-world efficiency test reported by Electrek and originally conducted by Out of Spec Reviews put both performance electric SUVs head-to-head on the road. The side-by-side test revealed that the R2 used between 18% and 26% more energy across every single speed tested.

As Rivian R2 customer deliveries officially began last month, seeing real-world numbers fall behind official claims highlights the gap between EPA testing and everyday driving.

Out of Spec Reviews / YouTube

Comparing On-Paper Specifications

The R2 serves as Rivian’s first mass-market play, directly targeting the Model Y (check out our full comparison of the Model Y and R2). It features a heavier chassis and a boxier, more utility-focused shape than Tesla’s aerodynamic crossover. The R2 Performance acts as Rivian’s flagship trim, lining up directly against Tesla’s top-tier Model Y Performance before other variants like the R2 Premium and R2 Standard debut to take on Tesla’s more affordable offerings.

Feature	Rivian R2 Performance	2026 Tesla Model Y Performance
Starting Price	$57,990	$57,990
Drivetrain	Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
Range (EPA-est.)	330 miles	306 miles
Horsepower	656 hp	510 hp
Torque	609 lb-ft	513 lb-ft (estimated)
0–60 mph	3.6 sec	3.3 sec
Ground Clearance	9.6 in	6.0 in
Payload	1,168 lb	1,124 lb
Towing Capacity	4,400 lb	3,500 lb
Battery Size	87.9 kWh	81 kWh

Real-World Efficiency Head-to-Head

To eliminate variables during testing, both SUVs were prepped under strict methodology: tires set to 42 PSI cold, climate set to 68°F on auto, two occupants per vehicle, screens dimmed, and no phone charging. The R2 ran in Conserve mode while the Model Y ran in Chill mode, swapping lead positions on out-and-back highway loops to prevent drafting advantages.

Speed / Test Scenario	Rivian R2 Efficiency	R2 Energy Consumption vs. Model Y
50 mph	4.00 mi/kWh	18.4% more energy used
60 mph	3.15 mi/kWh	26.0% more energy used
70 mph (I-95 Traffic)	3.06 mi/kWh	20.0% more energy used
80 mph	2.46 mi/kWh	26.5% more energy used
City Simulation (20 min)	1.9 kWh consumed	18.8% more energy used

Notably, even in the city scenario built to favor Rivian’s front-motor mechanical decoupling, the Model Y used only 1.6 kWh over 20 minutes compared to 1.9 kWh for the R2. Watch Out of Spec Reviews’ full efficiency test below:

Charging Speeds and Highway Cruising

Where the R2 Performance makes up ground is charging performance. During a 15-minute 10% charge test, the R2 held 600 amps all the way to a 32% state of charge, peaking around 229 kW of power draw and adding a total of 48.3 kWh.

Out of Spec Reviews also put both vehicles through its “10% Challenge,” where each vehicle was charged from 10% for exactly 15 minutes, and then driven at 80 mph until it came back down to 10%. The R2 Performance only managed to drive 2.2 mi/kWh at 80 mph, covering 92.8 miles before the battery hit 10% again.

By comparison, the Model Y Performance managed 103 miles at 3.3 mi/kWh on less total added energy. While the R2 charges faster at the plug, Tesla’s aerodynamic profile and lighter weight keep it ahead on cruising efficiency. You can check out Out of Spec Reviews’ full “10% Challenge” below: