Head to head

Rivian R2 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Rivian R2 electric car

Rivian R2

From $39,900 · 300 miles

Read the Rivian R2 review

Car B

Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car

Ford Mustang Mach-E

From $39,995 · 300 miles

Read the Ford Mustang Mach-E review

The verdict

Both cars quote the same 300-mile EPA range, so range alone won't separate them. The Rivian R2 is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 900 litres and 5 seats versus 502 litres and 5 in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. On price the Rivian R2 starts about $95 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the Rivian R2 at 4.5s.

On the measured specifications below, the Rivian R2 leads in 4 areas and the Ford Mustang Mach-E in 0.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Rivian R2$39,900
Ford Mustang Mach-E$39,995

Range (EPA)

Rivian R2300 miles
Ford Mustang Mach-E300 miles

Battery

Rivian R292 kWh
Ford Mustang Mach-E91 kWh

Body type

Rivian R2SUV
Ford Mustang Mach-ESUV

Seats

Rivian R25
Ford Mustang Mach-E5

Cargo space

Rivian R2900 litres
Ford Mustang Mach-E502 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Rivian R24.5s
Ford Mustang Mach-E5.1s

Standout feature

Rivian R2Smaller, cheaper Rivian aimed squarely at the Model Y
Ford Mustang Mach-ELong range plus a genuinely fun rear-drive chassis

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Rivian R253/100
Ford Mustang Mach-E53/100

Price

Rivian R287/100
Ford Mustang Mach-E85/100

Family space

Rivian R282/100
Ford Mustang Mach-E41/100

Performance

Rivian R271/100
Ford Mustang Mach-E56/100

Tech

Rivian R244/100
Ford Mustang Mach-E16/100

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