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Rivian’s sales pop as the company’s big R2 bet starts to pay off

Rivian reported strong Q3 2026 numbers with 19,751 vehicles produced and 19,248 delivered, marking an 85% YoY production increase and 45% delivery growth, largely driven by its more affordable R2. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance of 65,000–70,000 deliveries, standing out as a rare positive in an otherwise struggling EV sector.

Background

Rivian has been investing heavily in its R2 platform, a more affordable mid-size EV aimed at broadening its market reach amid intensifying competition in the U.S. EV space.

Source
The Verge
Published
Oct 3, 2026 at 01:15 AM
Score
7.0 / 10