Rivian R2 EV's new LG battery boosts storage capacity

LG’s EV battery with six times more energy storage to power Rivian R2 SUV
The much-anticipated Rivian R2, expected to compete with Tesla's Model Y, will utilize US-made LG's 4695 cylindrical batteries.
Rivian R2 EV’s new LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold
The R2 promises acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and an estimated range of over 300 miles. It’s packed with technology allowing for automated driving and also carries uncommon features, such as a rear window that folds down to provide an “open-air experience”.
Rivian R2 Will Be the First EV To Use LG's New Battery Cells With a Six-Time Capacity Bump
Rivian announced a partnership with LGES to supply the 4695 cells for the R2 battery pack, with a six-time capacity improvement over the 2170 cells
The Rivian R2’s next-gen batteries will be made in the US by LG Energy
Rivian’s R2 vehicles will be powered by batteries made domestically in the US by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, the company announced in its third quarter earnings report. Rivian first revealed the new batteries back in March when it announced the R2 as its more affordable electric SUV that would start at $45,
Rivian R2 will use LG batteries made in US
LG Energy Solution announced on Friday that it will supply Rivian with cylindrical-shaped battery cells for use in the R2 electric compact crossover that Rivian previewed in March. The battery cells,
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