Rivian flexes its power with the tri-motor R3X electric crossover

After unveiling the extremely anticipated R2 on Thursday, Rivian shocked the gang with the discharge of the R3 and high-performance R3X electrical crossover.

Meet the high-performance Rivian R3X

Rivian lastly revealed the R2 electrical SUV, its extra afforable electrical SUV at its Laguna showroom Thursday.

The brand new Rivian R2 is optimed for adventures in a smaller, extra reasonably priced bundle than the R1. You possibly can see the “essence” of the Rivian model throughout it.

Constructed on a brand new extra environment friendly platform, the R2 is obtainable in single, twin, and tri-motor configurations. All will function over 300 miles vary.

Rivian’s R2 is 400mm shorter than the R1S and decrease, however is optimized for house. The electrical SUV consists of an open air design the place the rear glass drops. With folding first and second row seats, you’ll be able to simply match surfboards, Kayaks and extra.

Throughout the event, Rivian revealed R2’s sibling, the R3. Rivian’s R3 shrinks the R2 into its tackle a crossover.

Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe has a Steve Jobs-like “one final second,” revealing the excessive efficiency R3X.

Scaringe mentioned Rivian wished to take “every little thing that’s emobodied” within the R2 and put it right into a higher-performance bundle.

The Rivian R3X features a wider wheel and tire, wider stance, extra floor clearance, tri-motor setup. Rivian mentioned it actually stretched itself with the inside. Rivian included a “rugged and playful inside.

Deliveries of the Rivian’s R3 and R3X will start after the R2 is launched in 2026.