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Genesis GV70 Electrified vs Rivian R2

Comparing the 2026 Genesis GV70 Electrified (from $65,875) with the 2026 Rivian R2 (from $44,990). The GV70 Electrified offers 263 miles of range while the R2 offers 275 miles.

Quick Take

Genesis GV70 Electrified charges fastest, while Rivian R2 hauls the most gear.

Genesis GV70 Electrified

2026SUV

Genesis GV70 Electrified

Fastest Charger

  • 18 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 350 kW peak charging speed
  • NACS charging port
  • Up to 263 mi EPA-rated range
Rivian R2

2026SUV

Rivian R2

Most Cargo Space

  • 90.1 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 185.9" long
  • 115.6" wheelbase
Price
$65,875 - $76,845
$44,990 - $57,990
Range
243-263 miles
275-345 miles
Horsepower
429 hp
350-656 hp
0-60 mph
3.8 sec
3.6-5.9 sec
Battery Size
84 kWh
87.9 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
146 mph
110-130 mph
Towing Capacity
3500 lbs
3500-4400 lbs
DC Fast Charging
18 min (10-80%)
29 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
10 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
185.6"
185.9"
Width
75.2"
78.1"
Height
64.2"
66.9"
Cargo Capacity
56.5 cu ft
90.1 cu ft

Genesis GV70 Electrified vs Rivian R2: Which Should You Buy?

The Rivian R2 starts at $44,990, undercutting the Genesis GV70 Electrified ($65,875) by about $21,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Rivian R2 covers up to 345 miles, 82 more than the Genesis GV70 Electrified's maximum of 263. At a DC fast charger, the Genesis GV70 Electrified goes from 10-80% in about 18 minutes vs 29 for the Rivian R2.

The Rivian R2 offers 90.1 cu ft of cargo space vs 56.5 for the Genesis GV70 Electrified.

Bottom line: pick the Genesis GV70 Electrified if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Rivian R2 if cargo space is king.

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