Rivian R2 SUV is about to debut, expected to be officially released on March 7

The much-anticipated Rivian R2 SUV will be officially unveiled on March 7. According to the official trailer, this new car will continue the iconic appearance design of the Rivian family and show a consistent brand style.

According to motor1 reports, the size and positioning of Rivian R2 will be more user-friendly than R1. CEO R.J. Scaringe revealed that the production cost of the new car is expected to be between 45,000 and 50,000 US dollars, which is equivalent to approximately 324,000 to 360,000 yuan in RMB, making it more competitive in the market. This new car will be a Tesla Model Popular models such as Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 have launched challenges.

Scaringe said the new R2 will become Rivian’s “Model 3 moments", which means that this model is expected to significantly increase Rivian's production and meet the urgent market demand for more affordable, high-quality electric vehicles. In order to support the production of new vehicles, Rivian is investing US$5 billion in Georgia, USA, to actively build A brand-new manufacturing plant. Although specific details such as powertrain, output and cruising range have not yet been announced, the launch of this new car will undoubtedly further promote the booming electric vehicle market.

Previously, officials from the state of Georgia in the United States had announced that Rivian had successfully signed an agreement with the state to build an electric vehicle factory in the Stanton Springs Industrial Zone east of Atlanta. According to the agreement, Rivian will pay approximately $300 million in property taxes to lease land and machinery to operate the factory. The factory is also expected to produce Rivian's next-generation R2 platform, laying a solid foundation for the development and production of more models in the future.

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