Rivian flexes its power with the tri-motor R3X electric crossover
Rivian R3X (Source: Rivian)
After unveiling the highly anticipated R2 on Thursday, Rivian[1] shocked the crowd with the release of the R3 and high-performance R3X electric crossover.
Meet the high-performance Rivian R3X
Rivian finally revealed the R2[2] electric SUV, its more affordable electric SUV, at its Laguna showroom Thursday. The new Rivian R2 is optimized for adventures and comes in a smaller, more affordable package than the R1. The Rivian brand’s “essence” is evident throughout.
Built on a new, more efficient platform, the R2 is offered in single, dual, and tri-motor configurations. All will feature over 300 miles range. Rivian’s R2 is 400mm shorter and lower than the R1S but is optimized for space.
The electric SUV includes an open-air design where the rear glass drops. With folding first–and second-row seats, you can easily fit surfboards, Kayaks, and more. During the event[3], Rivian revealed R2’s sibling, the R3.
Rivian’s R3 shrinks the R2 into its take on a crossover. Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, has a Steve Jobs-like “one last moment,” revealing the high-performance R3X. Scaringe said Rivian wanted to take “everything that’s embodied” in the R2 and put it into a higher-performance package.
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Rivian R3X
The Rivian R3X includes a wider wheel and tire, wider stance, more ground clearance, and a tri-motor setup. Rivian said it really stretched itself with the interior. Rivian included a “rugged and playful interior.
Deliveries of the Rivian’s R3 and R3X will begin after the R2 is launched in 2026.
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