Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test

Electrek
By Fred LambertJul 27, 2026, 10:47 am321 ptsTop
Out of Spec Reviews put a Rivian R2 Performance and a Tesla Model Y Performance on the same roads on the same afternoon. The R2 used 18% to 26% more energy at every single speed they tested. That’s awkward, because the two SUVs carry identical EPA efficiency ratings, and Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has been…

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