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The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance: The Tesla Model Y Has a Problem

The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance is finally here and the Tesla Model Y may finally have a legitimate competitor. We put Rivian’s new midsize electric SUV through the full MotorTrend testing treatment, pushing its acceleration, braking, handling, real-world highway range, and DC fast-charging performance to see whether the R2 lives up to the hype. It certainly doesn’t disappoint in a straight line. But outright speed is only part of the story. We also find out how the R2 Performance handles when pushed, how far it can really travel on the highway, how quickly it charges, and how its results stack up against rivals including the Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan Electric. With impressive performance, competitive range, plenty of tech, and a lot riding on its success, is the Rivian R2 Performance the electric SUV to beat?

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