The long-awaited Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it’s an excellent option for those who want an electric SUV that doesn’t completely break the bank. Sure, the R2 isn’t cheap — but it’s a whole lot cheaper than most other EVs out there, especially when it comes to SUVs. But Rivian isn’t the only company trying to tackle the problem of the budget electric SUV. The Kia EV9 is finally available, and it too offers a modern design and a range of helpful features.
But that’s not to say they look the same. The Rivian R2 continues Rivian’s much-loved design aesthetic, with the oval headlights at the front and the long light bar at the back. The R2 is actually pretty minimalistic apart from that though — it’s sleek and stylish, and those who don’t like too much going on in the design of their cars will appreciate the overall approach.
Interior and tech Speaking of the interior, Kia and Rivian take a slightly different approach here as well. While Rivian’s R1S is a three-row SUV, the R2 settles for only two rows, and there’s no option for a third row. That’s unlike the Kia EV9, which does have three rows of seating, configured to either six or seven seats, depending on the model you get.
Performance There’s a lot we don’t know about the performance of the Rivian R2. We do know that it’ll come in single-, dual-, and tri-motor variants — and that the fastest model will be able to accelerate to 60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds. We’ll have to wait and see what kind of performance the other models offer.
We do know all about the Kia EV9 range and charging speed. The lowest-range EV9 is the EV9 Light RWD, and it sits in at 230 miles of range. The highest-range model has the same low-performance powertrain, but with the Long Range battery — and it steps up the range to 304 miles. The other models are in between those two.
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