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The first deliveries for the Rivian R2 begin on June 9, order invitations start going out to reservation holders, and test drives will be available at Rivian Service + Demo Centers.

We compare the specs of three of the newest, most anticipated electric vehicles to come to market in the last few years.

Shoppers can’t test drive the Rivian R2 quite yet, but people in major cities around the U.S. can check out the all-new electric SUV on the company’s R2 Block Party tour.

Rivian will discontinue the base trim of its R1S electric SUV later this year. Generous incentives are available on the popular EV for buyers and lessees throughout March.

See how the all-new 2026 Rivian R2 — with its starting price, estimated range and power — compares to key electric SUV competitors like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and larger Rivian R1S.

Coming in at slightly under $60,000, the R2 Performance with Launch Package will have the most power and the most standard features.

The 2026 SUV market features a notable redesign with the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 as well as all-new EVs like the Rivian R2 and Subaru Trailseeker. Favorites like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride also get significant redesigns.

For our Best Pickup Truck award, our watchwords are power, capability and value.

Lamentating the loss of Tesla’s Model S and Model X? There are a few good alternatives to Tesla’s electric sedan and SUV on the market that’ll give you comparable power and range.

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