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Rivian R2 revealed: a $45,000 electric off-roader for the masses (www.theverge.com)
submitted 8 months ago by dragontamer to c/realtesla
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I dunno if I'd call $45k "for the masses", but its an easier price point than Rivian's current lineup.

The R3, which will be "less expensive" is a bit more exciting. I think the RAV4 / compact SUV market is one of the bigger markets in America right now, so if Rivian can break into it that'd be good for them.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Still almost twice what I have ever spent on a vehicle

[–] dragontamer 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Battery tech just ain't cheap enough yet.

The Leaf and Bolt look like fine options nearer to $30k. But yeah, prices still need to come down.

Toyota / Honda hybrids are reliably $23k right now. So at least hybrids exist for those trying to be more green.

[–] thechadwick 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Man I'd drive the hell out of a reasonably priced r3x.. like a little electric rally cross mobile.

Having the entire interior fold up flat like that should be a thing in every Subaru lol. Why isn't that a more common thing?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They're going to sell shitloads of those R3s assuming the price is reasonable. I'm mildly surprised they aren't moving that ahead of the R2.

[–] mipadaitu 1 points 8 months ago

They need the new factory up and running to make the R3's. The R2 is close enough to the R1 to make in their existing factory in Illinois.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

So how much will it cost with all necessary "extra packages"?