en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has confirmed it will continue with plans to mass-produce the R3 and R3X models. CEO RJ Scaringe told The Drive in an interview last week that the sporty compact SUV is expected to enter production before 2030.
When Rivian first unveiled the R2 electric SUV on March 7, 2024, it simultaneously released the R3 and R3X models. The R3 is positioned as a five-door SUV and is expected to become the lowest-priced model in Rivian's lineup, while the R3X targets users seeking performance or off-road capability. The R2 has already entered production.
The specific prices for the new models have not yet been announced. Rivian stated that the starting price of the R3 will be lower than the R2's starting price of approximately $45,000. Car and Driver estimated this week that the R3's price will range between $37,000 and $47,000. The R3 and R3X may be produced at the company's new manufacturing plant in Atlanta, Georgia, which is expected to be completed in 2028. Construction funding comes in part from billions of dollars invested by Volkswagen to help Rivian create a trouble-free software platform for its electric vehicles. Reports indicate that Rivian's developed zonal architecture may be made available to other manufacturers.
Rivian has not yet released specific specifications for the R3 or R3X, but confirmed that both models will share the same platform as the R2. Two battery capacity options will be offered, with the larger battery enabling an EPA-estimated range of over 300 miles. The vehicles will use the NACS charging system, allowing charging at Tesla Supercharger stations. When using a high-power Level 3 charger, the R3 can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes.
Rivian stated that the R3 and R3X will offer single-motor or dual-motor configurations, as well as a three-motor version. The three-motor version can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds. The R3X, as a high-performance version, will launch before the standard model, featuring higher ground clearance, potentially offering an off-road suspension package, and equipped with different wheels and bumpers, as well as two-tone interior and exterior trim.
Rivian Chief Design Officer Jeff Hammoud told The Drive that the angular hatchback design of the R3 and R3X was inspired by 1980s Group B rally cars, particularly the Audi Quattro and Lancia Delta Integrale.
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