2027 Rivian R2: real cost in California
See the R2 on Rivian's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Standard · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$44,990the advertised price
Drive away$50,757with fees and tax
Loan payment$780/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,299/moeverything, after resale
$50,757 to drive away + $57,286 to run it for 6 years − $14,514 back at resale = $93,529, or $1,299 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$50,757
Running it, 6 yrs+$57,286
Back at resale−$14,514
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$44,990Feesfreight $1,495 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,580Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,187Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$21,462Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,654Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,411Charging13,500 mi a year at 105 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$8,443Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,027Maintenanceestimate
+$2,563California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$14,514True cost $93,529 ÷ 72 months$1,299 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV185.9 in long
Seats5
Cargo28.7 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance9.6 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine350–656 hp electric, RWD, AWD
0–60 mph3.6–5.9 sRivian's figures; others our estimate
Energy use105 MPGeEPA combined
Range275 miabout 193 mi in winter
TowingUp to 4,400 lb
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free), +$2,625
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 105 MPGe, 5 seats.| Single-motor RWD | $44,990 | $50,757 | $93,529 | ✓ $1,299/mo | 3,500 | — No |
| Single-motor RWD Long Range | $48,490 | $54,571 | $98,721 | $1,371/mo | — | — No |
| Dual-motor AWD Long Range | $51,990 | $58,386 | $103,913 | $1,443/mo | — | ✓ Yes |
| Premium Dual-motor AWD | $53,990 | $60,566 | $106,786 | $1,483/mo | 4,400 | ✓ Yes |
| Performance Dual-motor AWD | $57,990 | $64,925 | $112,752 | $1,566/mo | 4,400 | ✓ Yes |
Single-motor RWD
✓ $1,299/mo
True cost
Single-motor RWD Long Range
$1,371/mo
True cost
Dual-motor AWD Long Range
$1,443/mo
True cost
PremiumDual-motor AWD
$1,483/mo
True cost
PerformanceDual-motor AWD
$1,566/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Single-motor RWD$44,990
Single-motor RWD Long Range$48,490
Dual-motor AWD Long Range$51,990
Premium Dual-motor AWD$53,990
Performance Dual-motor AWD$57,990
Safety and driver assist
Lane centering
+ An option on every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from Premium Dual-motor AWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ from Premium Dual-motor AWD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Dual-motor AWD Long Range
Tow hitch included
+ $950 on every trim
LED headlights
✓ from Premium Dual-motor AWD
Rivian lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the Standard Single-motor RWD (7 items)
- Single-motor RWD
- Standard interior with heated front seats and heated steering wheel
- Standard audio
- 19” All-season wheels and tires
- Connect+ 60-day trial
- Autonomy+ (option, $2,500)
- Tow Package (option, $950)
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 R2 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2027 · 14 vehicles
A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.Recall 26V625000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2027 · 98,828 vehicles
The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Recall 26V597000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 R2 in California?
- $50,757 to drive away for the Standard, from a $44,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $780 loan payment, about $1,283 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,299 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 3,500 lb to 4,400 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Forest Green+$1,500Glacier White+$1,000Half Moon Grey+$1,500Esker SilverMidnight+$2,000Catalina Cove+$2,000Borealis+$2,000Launch Green+$2,000
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US prices in US dollars from Rivian's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.