Rivian has officially launched the R2 configurator on its website, allowing more than 200,000 people on the waiting list to customize their compact electric vehicles. The tool offers package options, features, colors and estimated delivery date, marking an important step in the production of the SUV that promises to revolutionize the affordable electric vehicle segment. The model will hit the market between 2026 and 2027, depending on configuration choices.

Preços vary depending on the package selected

The Launch package with all additions included starts at $57,990 and goes up to $62,745. Este package includes the Autonomy+ system, towing package, special key and access to the Launch Green paint job. Color options cost additionally, ranging between $1,000 and $2,000 for colors other than standard silver. Limited colors receive extended delivery times, such as Verde Floresta, which only arrives in late 2026.

The Performance version with Borealis Purple paint will only be available in 2027. The Clear Coastal Cloud color, with a minimalist interior, costs an additional US$1,000 and delivery begins in the second half of this year. The configurator allows buyers to see exactly how their vehicle will look before confirming their order.

Versão Standard starts at $48,490

The Standard model offers rear-wheel drive and costs between US$48,490 and US$53,990 in its Premium version with all-wheel drive. Para is the most affordable Standard model, the cost of additions reaches US$3,500. Quando all-wheel drive is added, the estimated range reduces from 555 kilometers to 530 kilometers. The towing package required for the Standard version costs $950.

• Standard: Standard 19-inch wheels or upgrade to 20-inch with carbon all-terrain tires for $1,000.
• Premium: Standard 20-inch wheels or upgrade to 21-inches with liquid tungsten all-terrain tires for $2,000.
• Performance: Standard 21-inch wheels or upgrade to 32-inches with BF Goodrich all-terrain tires and 20-inch Black Sand wheels for $1,000.

A compact trunk jack and spare tire kit is available, adding $755 to the bottom line. The Rivian maintains configurator flexibility, allowing buyers to change selections until technical changes are implemented in the system.

Sistema Autonomy+ with advanced technology

The Autonomy+ autonomous driving package costs $2,500 and offers assisted driving features. Rivian does not provide LIDAR in R2, and there are no confirmed plans to add this technology in future updates. The absence of long-range 3D sensors could impact autonomous driving capabilities compared to rivals that adopt this technology. Este is a point that differentiates Rivian’s strategy in relation to other manufacturers in the segment.

Delivery schedule varies significantly. The first R2 Performance with Launch Package will be delivered later this year to the first buyers who have placed pre-orders. The Forest Green version is delayed until the end of 2026. The Borealis Purple color, the most anticipated, will only be confirmed for delivery in 2027, reflecting the complexity of large-scale production.

Demanda remains bullish despite delays

With 200,000 pre-orders accumulated, the R2 is one of the most anticipated models in the compact electric SUV segment. The Rivian maintains configurator flexibility, allowing buyers to modify their selections until technical changes are finalized in the system. Technical seat changes are immediately reflected in the estimated delivery schedule.

The configurator works as a transparency tool. Compradores can check exactly which color and package cause delivery delays. Forest Green and Borealis Purple are the colors with the longest lead times, while Clear Coastal Cloud and Launch Green have closer deliveries. Rivian’s strategy of opening the configurator demonstrates confidence in demand and production capacity for the coming years.