Leaked EPA Doc Shows Rivian R2's 335-Mile Range

A leaked Environmental Protection Agency certification document has revealed that Rivian's upcoming R2 midsize electric SUV will achieve an estimated range of 335 miles on a single charge for its top Performance variant, positioning it as a strong contender against established models like the Tesla Model Y.

The document, which surfaced publicly ahead of Rivian's planned official announcement, details the dual-motor all-wheel-drive R2 Performance with 21-inch all-season tires. This configuration uses an approximately 87-kilowatt-hour usable battery pack and delivers 656 horsepower. For vehicles equipped with 20-inch all-terrain tires, the estimated range drops to 314 miles due to increased rolling resistance. Production of the R2 is set to begin at Rivian's factory in Normal, Illinois, with initial deliveries of the Performance model expected in the first half of 2026.

Efficiency figures from the certification also highlight the R2's competitiveness. The Performance variant achieves about 3.77 miles per kilowatt-hour combined, surpassing the Tesla Model Y Performance's 3.13 miles per kilowatt-hour. City efficiency reaches 107 miles per gallon equivalent, while highway drops to...