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Rivian reveals the $45,000 R2 electric SUV, and its siblings the R3 and R3X

Rivian has officially revealed the more efficient and budget-friendly R2 compact electric SUV. It starts at $47,000 and features a battery that gets 330 miles per charge.

All versions of the five-seat electric vehicle get at least 300 miles per charge, thanks to newly-designed 4695 cell and a much larger battery pack that makes up a large portion of the bottom floor. There’s a robust infotainment center up front, though the layout of these digital elements are subject to change as we get closer to launch. The company announced back in February that it would be laying off 10 percent of its salaried employees and job cuts have already started.

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