The Rivian R2 Is Just As Efficient As A Tesla Model Y, Despite Weighing More

• Rivian’s top-spec R2 is just as efficient as the Tesla Model Y Performance, according to the official EPA ratings.
• Both EVs are dual-motor, all-wheel drive crossovers with 21-inch wheels, but the R2 is heavier and more capable off-road.
• The R2 also has a bigger battery, which enables it to drive further than the Model Y Performance.

Rivian has matched Tesla on efficiency, a feat that has long been unattainable by the biggest players in the electric car game. According to the official EPA rating, the new Rivian R2 Performance is as efficient as the Tesla Model Y Performance, despite Rivian’s crossover being heavier, taller, and wider.