# 2027 Rivian R2 First Drive: For The Money, The Best EV So Far

> Short of anywhere other than Marin County, Utah might just take the cake as the true home of Rivian. Towering snowy peaks resplendent in lush trees at lower elevations during late-Spring made for the perfect combination…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2190177/2027-rivian-r2-first-drive-review-price-range-performance-off-road/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a2834b6c0afa98ccc07a2af)
- **Published:** 2026-06-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #rivian #drive #money #alive #anywhere #around #cake #city
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