Rivian R2 Defies the EV SUV Trend with a 128.1 mph Quarter‑Mile

Edmunds’ test of the Rivian R2, a 4,900‑lb family EV, found it continues pulling past 60 mph to a 128.1 mph quarter‑mile trap speed—about 6 mph quicker than a Model Y Performance and on par with a Porsche 911 GTS T‑Hybrid—with a measured 0–60 of 3.7 seconds (Rivian/Edmunds claims 3.6). Real‑world range came in at ~304 miles (vs 330 EPA), while the R2’s high-speed capability sits alongside caveats like steering feel and some early quality issues, but its ground clearance and towing capability make it a compelling option in the affordable EV family‑SUV space. Rivian’s margins are improving and deliveries rising, though Tesla still leads in overall volume.