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Rivian’s R2 midsize SUV platform is anchored by an in-house drive unit, internal network architecture, computer topology, and software stack, with a new perception system built around 11 cameras, five radars, and more powerful compute to support advanced autonomy. The launch variant is a well-equipped Dual-Motor AWD model, while the broader R2/R3 family is expected to offer Single-Motor, Dual-Motor, and Tri-Motor configurations, over 300 miles of range, 10% to 80% DC fast charging in under 30 minutes, and international availability after North America. Rivian moved R2 production from Georgia to Normal, Illinois, pulling SOP into 1H26 and targeting more than $2.25 billion in savings, alongside a 95%-sourced bill of materials at roughly half the improved R1 BOM. The company has finished the 1.1 million sq ft body shop and general assembly building plus the 1.2 million sq ft supplier park/logistics center, begun equipment bring-up and prototype validation builds, and expects to commission the new line in Q3 2025. Battery supply is secured through a multi-year LG Energy Solution deal for 4695 cylindrical cells, while a zonal network architecture has cut ECUs by about 60%; Rivian also positions the platform for future eyes-off and level 4-capable autonomy and has said its third-generation autonomy platform for R2 will launch in late 2026, with Uber investing up to $1.25 billion through 2031 for an autonomous R2 robotaxi fleet.
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Rivian said R2 planned start of production has been pulled forward to the first half of 2026.
Rivian said R2, R3, and R3X will be available internationally after their North American launch.
Rivian said R2 and R3 use Rivian’s drive unit platform and internally developed network architecture, computer topology, and software stack.
Rivian said R2 and R3 will offer Single-Motor, Dual-Motor, and Tri-Motor configurations, with the quickest configuration accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds.
Rivian said R2 and R3 use an all-new 4695 cell and are estimated to deliver over 300 miles of range on a single charge.
Rivian said R2 and R3 support DC fast charging with NACS and CCS and can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes.
Rivian said R2 and R3 will use a new perception stack with 11 cameras, five radars, and a more powerful compute platform to provide enhanced autonomous capabilities.
Rivian said R2 is intended to make the company's products available at a significantly lower price point.
Rivian estimated more than $2.25 billion in savings versus launching the first line of R2 production at the Georgia site.
Rivian expects R2 start of production in the first half of 2026 and expects the move to Normal, Illinois to save over $2.25 billion versus the original Georgia plan.
Rivian recently transitioned to a new zonal network architecture that reduces the number of electronic control units in its vehicle by approximately 60 percent.
Rivian introduced two new in-house motor configurations, the Tri-Motor and the Quad-Motor.
Rivian secured R2 battery cell supply with a multi-year LG Energy Solution contract.
Rivian launched the R1 Tri-Motor configuration.
Rivian is making rapid progress in design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing facility expansion in Normal toward launching R2 in the first half of 2026.
Rivian announced a strategic supply agreement with LG Energy Solution to power the R2 midsize SUV platform.
LG Energy Solution will supply 4695 cylindrical battery cells to Rivian for its midsize platform.
The U.S. Department of Energy loan will support creation of 7,500 new manufacturing jobs and accelerate volume expansion of Rivian's R2 SUV and R3 crossover.
Rivian said the DOE loan is expected to support construction of Rivian’s next U.S. manufacturing facility in Georgia, which aims to create approximately 7,500 local jobs.
Rivian said the R2 bill of materials is approximately 95% sourced and is expected to be approximately half that of the improved R1 bill of materials.
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