BMW iX3, Rivian R2, Volvo EX60: How Do These Next-Gen Electric SUVs Compare?
What Car Shoppers Need to Know
- The BMW iX3, Rivian R2 and Volvo EX60 all start around $60,000.
- Range for the three varies from 275 miles to 434 miles.
Despite divestments by automakers, interest in electric vehicles has spiked as the Iran conflict has caused gas prices to surge across the country. While some automakers have pulled back or outright canceled future EV plans, others such as BMW, Rivian and Volvo are still introducing new electric models. The 2027 BMW iX3, Rivian R2 and Volvo EX60 are some of the most anticipated EVs thanks to their combination of fast charging, usable range and impressive technology. But how do these three models stack up against one another? Let’s dig into their details to find out.
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Pricing
| Make/Model | Pricing (Includes Destination) |
| BMW iX3 | $62,850 |
| Rivian R2 | $49,985-$59,485 |
| Volvo EX60 | $59,795-$66,395 |
All three of these electric SUVs start near $60,000, though the R2 is an exception. The R2 is actually the least expensive of the three, but its pricing comes with its own caveat. The R2 starts at $49,985 (all prices include destination) for the Standard trim, but that trim isn’t coming until the first half of 2027. First, Rivian is launching the top-of-the-line Performance trim this spring with a starting price of $59,485. The rest of the lineup includes the Premium trim, which will launch later in 2026 and start at $55,485, followed by an even more affordable R2 in late 2027 that will start at $46,495.
The next least expensive is the Volvo. The EX60 starts at $59,795 for the base P6 Plus trim. Moving into the top of the line P6 Ultra trim will set you back $66,395.
The iX3 is the priciest of the three, starting at $62,850 and only available in the 50 xDrive trim.
Power and Range
| Make/Model | Horsepower | 0-60 MPH Time (Seconds) |
| BMW iX3 | 463 | 4.7 |
| Rivian R2 | 350-656 | 3.6-5.9 |
| Volvo EX60 | 369-503 | 4.4-5.7 |
EVs are known for big power, and all three of these electric SUVs deliver sports-car rivaling horsepower and straight-line performance. You’ll find the least power on the base trims of the R2. The R2 Standard gets 350 hp and rear-wheel drive. Move to the R2 Premium, and horsepower jumps to 450. The R2 Performance, which will be available first, gets the most horsepower out of the entire lineup at 656. Both the R2 Premium and Performance also get standard all-wheel drive.
Stepping up in base power, the EX60 P6 Plus gets 369 hp and RWD. The EX60 P10 Ultra gets you standard AWD and 503 hp.
You’ll find a middle ground of performance with the iX3: its sole 50 xDrive trim has 463 hp that gets routed through its standard AWD system.
Range and Charging
| Make/Model | Battery Size (Kilowatt-Hours) | DC Fast-Charging Time (10%-80%) | Range (Miles) |
| BMW iX3 | 112.2 | 21 minutes | 383-434 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 | Less than 30 minutes | 275-345 |
| Volvo EX60 | 83/95 | 16 minutes | 307-322 |
The iX3 gets the most range overall, depending on its configuration. You’ll get no less than 383 miles of range, though it can go as far as 434 miles with available summer tires. Charging is equally quick: A standard North American Charging Standard charging port and 400 kilowatts of max charging power mean the iX3 can charge from 10%-80% in 21 minutes.
The R2 is next. With an 87.9-kilowatt-hour battery, the R2 Standard sacrifices power to achieve the most range in the lineup at 345 miles (manufacturer-estimated). Moving to the R2 Premium or Performance gets you 330 miles of range. The base R2 will get over 275 miles of range, according to Rivian. When it comes time to charge, the R2 gets a standard NACS charging port. Rivian isn’t saying how powerful charging is just yet, only that it can charge from 10%-80% in less than 30 minutes and add 150 miles of range in 15 minutes with a DC fast charger.
Out of the three here, the EX60 has the fastest charging claims. With peak charging power of 400 kW, Volvo says the EX60 can charge from 10%-80% in as little as 16 minutes. That charging speed also doesn’t change whether a buyer goes for the 83- or 95-kWh battery.
Size Matters
| Make/Model | Length (Inches) | Width (Inches) | Cargo Capacity (Cubic Feet)) |
| BMW iX3 | 188.3 | 74.6 | 65 |
| Rivian R2 | 185.9 | 84.7 | 79.4 |
| Volvo EX60 | 189.1 | 81.4 | 64.3 |
All three EVs are within inches of each other in exterior measurements. The shortest and narrowest is the iX3 at 15.7 feet long and 6.2 feet wide. The R2 is the shortest of the three at 15.5 feet long, though it’s the widest at 7 feet. The Volvo is the middle child at 15.6 feet long and 6.8 feet wide.
Cargo capacity is also slightly close between the group. Despite being the shortest, the R2 has the most cargo capacity. With both rows folded, there’s 79.4 cubic feet of cargo space. The iX3 comes in second: Despite being the most narrow, it has 65 cubic feet of cargo space with both of its rows folded. The Volvo has the least cargo space. Even though it’s 0.8 inches longer than the iX3, the EX60’s 64.3 cubic feet of cargo space is 0.7 cubic feet less than the BMW.
On-Sale Dates
All three of these EVs will go on sale soon. The Rivian R2 arrives first, with the Performance trim going on sale this spring. The Volvo and BMW will go on sale in the fall.
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