The 2026 Rivian R2 is one of the most hotly anticipated electric vehicles when it launches next year. This smaller SUV will make the Rivian brand more affordable with a $45,000 starting price (the R1T and R1S are $69,900 and $75,900, respectively). There is still a long way to go before the R2 reaches customer hands, but Rivian is hard at work testing the vehicle to make sure it stands up to any abuse.
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