EPA certification for the Rivian R2 shows it beating initial range estimates, with the Performance trim hitting 335 miles on 21-inch tires and 314 miles on 20-inch all-terrains. The vehicle features an 86.8 kWh battery pack, 210 kW peak fast charging, and a weight of roughly 5,000 lbs, significantly lighter than the R1S.

A key mechanical update is a redesigned heat pump, repositioned to minimize the noise and vibration issues found in earlier models. With employee deliveries starting this month, these certified figures confirm the R2 is launching with better efficiency and more refined hardware than originally projected.