Tesla has a new challenger on the way and we want to know which you'd buy if both were on sale right now
The Rivian R2 has been officially unveiled, and despite a scheduled release for 2026, the EV startup has shared plenty of initial details about the two-row electric crossover. These details position it as a bonafide Tesla Model Y rival on paper. The question is, if it ends up being everything Rivian says it will be, which of the two would you plop down your cash for in two year's time? The big details about the Rivian R2 had leaked ahead of the debut, but they're all confirmed now.
Notably, we don't expect the fastest version of the R2 to cost just $45,000 though. As for the Model Y, the most affordable version right now is the RWD variant priced at $43,990 offering a 260-mile range, 135 mph top speed and a 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds. For all of the details that look similar on paper, these two crossovers appear to aim at different buyers. The Tesla is sleek and looks at home in an urban environment. The Rivian goes for a more off-road and rugged aesthetic.
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