Rivian R2 Fails Real World Range Test Miserably
1 Views · 7/30/2026
Ever gotten hyped about an EV’s advertised range only to find real-world numbers way off? Take the $60K Rivian R2 compact crossover: it has a preliminary EPA-estimated 330-mile range, but a fair real-world test (summer conditions, driving the same road both ways to offset wind/elevation) only hit 253 miles—even driving past 0% SOC. No tricks here, just straight-up real driving. That’s a huge gap for a pricey new EV. Have you faced a massive range discrepancy with your EV or car? What’s your biggest letdown behind the wheel?
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