Rivian is planning to expand its upcoming R2 electric SUV lineup with additional variants, including a potential R2X model, as revealed by CEO RJ Scaringe. The company is also exploring in-house lidar development with a Chinese partner and has secured a $4.5 billion DOE loan to support its Georgia factory, which will produce R2 and R3 models with a 300,000 annual capacity. The expansion includes a $1.25 billion deal with Uber to build robotaxis at the Georgia plant.
Background
Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer known for its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S SUV, with backing from major investors including Amazon. The company is expanding its lineup with more affordable models to compete in the growing EV market.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 6, 2026 at 08:48 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10