Rivian opens R2 configurator Performance trim $57,990
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- Rivian opened the online configurator for the R2 SUV, allowing reservation holders to specify options before deliveries begin.
- Performance trim starts at $57,990, $890 less than Tesla’s Model Y Performance at $58,880, and is the only trim currently configurable.
- Launch Package is standard on the Performance trim, bundling Autonomy+ driver assistance, a Tow Package, a Launch key fob, and exclusive Launch Green paint.
- Paint options include eight exterior colors, with only Esker Silver free; other colors add $1,000‑$2,000 and some become available later.
- Wheel options offer 21‑inch Liquid Tungsten All‑Season wheels at no extra cost, while 20‑inch Black Sand All‑Terrain wheels are optional.
- R2 platform is intended to support multiple future vehicle variants, spreading development costs across a broader lineup.
Why it matters: The early release of the R2 configurator lets Rivian secure higher‑margin Performance orders now, while offering a $890 price edge over Tesla’s Model Y Performance. Buyers gain a fully equipped SUV at a modest discount, but the later‑arrival Standard trim’s higher price may limit volume growth until 2027.
