{"podcast":{"title":"Batteries Included","slug":"batteries-included-6553940","podcast_index_feed_id":6553940,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5141110.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5141110","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/42079167.png","author":"Batteries Included","episode_count":230,"summary":"Join your fellow EV enthusiasts to talk about the biggest stories each week, as well as the cars we’ve been driving, and the chargers we’ve been testing.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T22:21:03.113610+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/batteries-included-6553940"},"episode":{"title":"134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed","slug":"134-rivian-r2-prices-range-specs-confirmed","published_at":"2026-03-13T00:43:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/batteries-included-6553940/134-rivian-r2-prices-range-specs-confirmed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/batteries-included-6553940","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8873036","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8873036.mp3?modified=1773322297&sid=5141110&source=rss","summary":"All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date: Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026 656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 3.6s Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated) Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026 450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 4.6s Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated) Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027 350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 5.9s Up to 345 miles (Rivian-estimated) Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027 350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 5.9s Up to 275 miles (Rivian-estimated) All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge. Performance & Capability Nearly 2,000 lbs lighter than R1 with a 115.6-inch wheelbase​ 9.6 inches of ground clearance, 25° approach angle, 26° departure angle​ 19.7 inches of wading depth​ Up to 4,400 lbs towing capacity (optional on most trims)​ Semi-active suspension exclusive to Performance trim​ Charging Native NACS port with Supercharger network access; CCS adapter support​ 10–80% charge in 29 minutes​ Technology Rivian Autonomy: L2 hands-free driving on 3.5M miles of US/Canada roads — $49.99/month or $2,500 one-time; free lifetime access included with Launch Package​ 11 HDR cameras (combined 65MP) + five-radar perception stack​ 200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute for in-cabin experience (works offline)​ Forthcoming Rivian Assistant voice AI running locally on the vehicle​ Haptic Halo steering wheel dials (scroll, push, pull, tilt) — designed in-house​ Dual digital displays (driver display + centre display)​ OTA software updates via vertically integrated hardware/software stack​ 5G connected but offline-capable​ Interior & Utility Seating for 5 adults; 40.4 inches of rear legroom and headroom​ 90.1 cu ft total enclosed…","meta_description":"All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date: Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026 65…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4815,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/batteries-included-6553940/episodes/134-rivian-r2-prices-range-specs-confirmed/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/batteries-included-6553940/134-rivian-r2-prices-range-specs-confirmed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}