Scaringe's post is one of the few times that Rivian has shown off the (nearly) production-ready body of the R2 in the raw. It ...

Rivian is currently hard at work to add a designated R2 production line at its Illinois factory. If investors remember, the ...

Rivian (RIVN) is betting big on its upcoming midsize R2 electric SUV. Starting at about $45,000, the R2 is about half the cost of its current R1S and R1T models. CFO Claire McDonough confirmed the ...

The Rivian R2 is on track for launch in the first half of 2026, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said Thursday. The company has managed to reduce material costs by 50% over the R2. It also posted its first ...

Nevertheless, Rivian remains a key player in the EV market, with plans to introduce its more affordable R2 SUV in 2026. As it navigates economic and regulatory challenges, the company’s ...

But its fortunes could improve in 2026 as it launches its midsize R2 SUV. At the time, investors were impressed by Rivian's ambitious production goals and its support from Amazon and Ford Motor ...

What's next for the EV maker Looking forward, Rivian is preparing to launch its R2, an electric midsize SUV designed to be a compact and affordable alternative to its R1S with a starting price of ...

The joint venture aims to bring the "next generation" of electrical architecture and software technology for Rivian and Volkswagen electric vehicles in the future, starting with the R2.

Another factor that will make the R2 hugely important to Rivian is its price tag. The R2 is expected to start around $45,000, making it far more affordable than the R1 vehicles that start at ...