Rivian R2 Is Imminent: How It Stacks Up Against The Tesla Model Y

Rivian will unveil the R2 on June 9, positioning the new electric SUV as a rival to Tesla’s Model Y.

The initial R2 Performance trim is expected to start around $60,000, with a lower-cost version coming later.

Rivian is emphasizing off-road capability and a more premium feel versus the Model Y.

Its autonomy stack is also more sensor-rich, using camera, radar, and eventually LiDAR, unlike Tesla’s camera-only approach.