They Tested A Rivian R2 At Until It Died. Here's How Far It Went At 70 MPH

The Rivian R2 is rolling out to the public, and that means we're starting to see more real-world tests.

The Out of Spec YouTube channel subjected the R2 to a 70 mph range test.

It didn't go as far as its main rival, the Tesla Model Y Performance.

There's a lot riding on the Rivian R2. Sure, it's critical to Rivian's bottom line and future, as the startup's first model with potential to bring in real volume. But it's also one of the first electric cars in a long time that feels like it could put some kind of a dent in the untouchable Tesla Model Y, and maybe even inject a little life into the unsteady EV market.

I know, I know—"Tesla killers" have come and gone and none have lived up to the moniker. But here we have an EV with rugged good looks, solid on-paper specs, impressive IRL performance, and one of the only software experiences that matches what Tesla can do. So I'd say it has a shot to do very well, especially once prices come down.