BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Rivian |
Ford |
| Model |
R3 |
Midsize 4-door electric pickup (first vehicle on Ford’s Universal EV Platform) |
| Vehicle Type |
Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback) |
Electric pickup (midsize) |
| Trims |
R3, R3X (performance variant) |
TBD |
| Release Date |
Expected 2026–2027 |
2027 (targeted) |
| Status |
Upcoming / Pre-production |
2027 (targeted) • : Announced / Planned (platform + factory retool confirmed) |
| Made In |
Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois |
Louisville Assembly Plant, Kentucky, USA |
| Body Type |
5-door hatchback SUV |
Pickup with frunk + cargo bed |
| Vehicle Warranty |
Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic |
yrs / 36,000 miles (vehicle, typical Ford); 8 yrs / 100,000 miles (EV battery) |
| Colors |
TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options) |
TBD |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X) |
TBD (expected RWD base; optional AWD) |
| Horsepower |
Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim) |
TBD |
| Torque |
Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims) |
TBD |
| Acceleration |
3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor) |
4.5–5.5 sec (estimate) |
| Top Speed |
Est. 125–135 mph |
TBD |
| Range |
Up to 300+ miles (larger battery) |
200–260 miles (estimate, depends on battery) |
| Drivetrain |
RWD / AWD |
RWD (base), AWD (optional) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform |
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate), U.S.-made |
| Battery Capacity |
Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh) |
50–55 kWh (estimate) |
| Power Consumption |
Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh |
TBD |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected) |
8 yrs / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr |
TBD (Level 2 expected ~7–11 kW) |
| Supercharging Speed |
Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers) |
TBD |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
10–80% in <30 min |
TBD (~100–150 kW expected) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger) |
TBD |
| Charging Time |
Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs |
35–45 min (estimate on fast charge) |
| Charging Connector Type |
NACS (adapter for CCS) |
Likely NACS (Ford confirmed switch by 2025) |
| Home Charging Options |
240V wall charger, portable charger |
Wallbox + portable charger (expected) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
Est. 11.5 kW |
TBD |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
170–175 in (est.) |
TBD (midsize, similar to Ranger/Maverick) |
| Width |
74–76 in (est.) |
TBD |
| Height |
65–67 in (est.) |
TBD |
| Wheelbase |
Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in) |
TBD |
| Ground Clearance |
Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode) |
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| Cargo Space |
TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk) |
Frunk + cargo bed (volumes TBD; Ford claims more passenger space than Toyota RAV4) |
| Curb Weight |
Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs |
TBD |
| No. of Doors |
5 |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy |
TBD |
| Wheel Size |
19–21 in (varies by trim) |
TBD |
| Front Tire |
TBD |
TBD |
| Rear Tire |
TBD |
TBD |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric power steering (expected) |
| Transmission |
Single-speed direct drive |
Single-speed automatic (typical BEV) |
| Turning Radius |
TBD |
TBD |
| Gear Box |
N/A (EV direct drive) |
Single-speed e-gearbox |
| Front Suspension |
Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link) |
TBD |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link |
TBD |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS) |
Ford BlueCruise-like driver assistance (expected) |
| Navigation System |
Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates) |
Ford Connected Navigation / FordPass (expected) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes (expected) |
| Climate Control |
Dual-zone automatic |
TBD |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
TBD |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes (confirmed) |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
TBD |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes (phone as key + fob) |
TBD |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Likely available |
TBD |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Optional (glass roof) |
TBD |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Likely supported |
| Android Auto |
Not yet (same as above) |
Likely supported |
| Touchscreen |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
TBD |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
Expected |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Expected |
| MP3 Player |
Yes (via infotainment) |
TBD |
| No. Of Speakers |
Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+) |
TBD |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + hydraulic |
TBD |
| Front Brakes |
Disc |
TBD |
| Rear Brakes |
Disc |
TBD |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
TBD |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
Likely 8+ |
Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Likely |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Likely |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes (360° view) |
Yes (rear/360 on higher trims) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
TBD |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
Likely (off-road trims) |
TBD |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
