Rivian R2 preorder surge
Rivian opened preorders for the R2 this week — pricing starts at about $45,000 for the base model, but that entry trim won't arrive until late 2027 while higher‑priced trims ship first. [](https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/12/rivian-introduces-r2-lineup-sharing-full-trims-pricing/) The company says the R2 will offer up to roughly 330 miles of range and will include leasing options at launch. [](https://gizmodo.com/rivians-highly-anticipated-r2-starts-sales-in-spring-with-330-miles-of-range-2000733495)
Rivian said it has "well over 100,000" R2 pre‑orders, a figure Vice President of Manufacturing Tim Fallon disclosed at the company’s Family & Friends Day in Normal, Illinois. electrek.co Rivian’s online preorder flow requires a $100 deposit to hold or convert an R2 reservation, according to pre‑order guidance published alongside the launch. insideevs.com Company guidance for 2026 calls for 62,000–67,000 total vehicle deliveries, a range that analysts and Rivian’s finance team say implies roughly 20,000–25,000 R2 units this year. cnbc.com Rivian has expanded capacity at its Normal, Illinois plant toward an annual 215,000‑unit capability with plans to allocate about 155,000 slots to the R2 line, and the company has flagged up to $2.05 billion in production and capital spending to scale R2 output. electrek.co
