The Rivian R1T arrived in 2021 as a notable modern electric pickup. Rivian is concentrating on an affordable R2 crossover to expand its customer base and achieve economies of scale. The company unveiled the rally-inspired R3X variant alongside the R2 reveal and plans R2 production aimed at 2026. The R2 platform could spawn multiple variants, potentially including a smaller pickup like an R2T. Large, costly electric pickups from legacy automakers leave market space for compact, lower-cost alternatives from startups and established brands targeting broader adoption.
When Rivian unveiled the R2, a baby version of its R1S SUV, it also trotted out the R3X in a surprise "one more thing" moment. The R3X is a souped-up, rally-inspired version of the small R3 hatchback set to arrive sometime after the R2 launches in 2026. Scaringe's comments suggest that we could see an X version of the R2, along with other variants-like maybe an R2T.
Thus far, electric pickup trucks from Rivian, Ford and General Motors have been large and expensive, leaving a wide opening to any automaker that can deliver a more compact, cheaper option. A few of those are on the way. A theoretical R2T might compete with the debut model out of Slate Auto, another American EV startup, and with Ford's upcoming $30,000 pickup.
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