Tesla's longtime EV edge may be over as Rivian's new R2 matches the Model Y and goes farther

Tesla's longtime EV edge may be over as Rivian's new R2 matches the Model Y and goes farther

Tesla has long been seen as the benchmark for electric vehicle efficiency, especially in the crossover segment. Even Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe previously drove a Tesla Model Y — but now his company may have built a very close rival. What's happening? According to The Motley Fool, Rivian recently unveiled the full R2 lineup as a mainstream compact-to-midsize electric SUV. Newly published Environmental Protection Agency certification figures suggest …