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Rivian R2 prices revealed: you’re going to have to wait longer for that $45,000 version

Rivian R2 prices revealed: you’re going to have to wait longer for that $45,000 version

When Rivian first revealed the R2 in 2024, a lot of the excitement was centered on the starting price of $45,000 - placing it slightly below the current average selling price for a new internal combustion vehicle. Finally, here was a decently sized electric SUV with great design and impressive softw...

Rivian R2

When Rivian first revealed the R2 in 2024, a lot of the excitement was centered on the starting price of $45,000 - placing it slightly below the current average selling price for a new internal combustion vehicle.

Finally, here was a decently sized electric SUV with great design and impressive software that wouldn't require taking out a 7-8 year auto loan. Of course, we all knew that a $45,000 starting price for the base model was aspirational and would take a while to get here - like other automakers, Rivian is prioritizing its pricier trims - and now we have more details about how long it will actually take.

Today at SXSW, Rivian reveale …

Read the full story at The Verge.