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Rivian

Adventure-focused electric vehicle manufacturer

rivian.com

Headquarters: Irvine, United States
Founded year: 2009
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+

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Latest news about Rivian

In short: Rivian launched the R2 SUV, its most critical model to date, while navigating layoffs and federal safety probes into its first-generation vehicles.

Company announcements

June 12 Rivian

Rivian showcases media drive event for the R2 in Utah

Journalists and creators drove the R2 Performance with Launch Package off-road and on-road, praising its capabilities and tech.

June 9 Rivian

Rivian begins R2 deliveries in the US

R2 Performance with Launch Package starts at $57,990, with Autonomy+ included.

May 27 Rivian

Rivian will launch R2 on June 9, 2026

Order invitations, demo drives, and first deliveries begin that day.

April 28 Rivian

Rivian unveils R2 Performance Launch Package

It features 656 horsepower, lifetime Autonomy+, exclusive Launch Green color, and tow package. Deliveries begin spring 2026.

Media coverage

Yesterday The Verge

Rivian discontinues its cheapest R1 vehicles.

The Dual Standard variants had smaller batteries and less range than some of the other trims. But they also had some of the less expensive...

Yesterday MarketWatch

Rivian’s new, smaller R2 SUV is nimble, high-tech, ready for adventure and starts under $50K

The 2027 Rivian R2 is as high-tech and adventure-ready as its big brother, but in a more affordable...

June 22 MSN

Rivian stock is sliding Monday: What's driving the action?

Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN shares are trading lower by more than 7% on Monday as the market digests the company’s ...

June 21 Business Insider

The launch roadmap for Rivian's important R2 SUV

Punchy electric startup Rivian just launched the R2, its most important car. We reviewed customer communications to sketch out the wider rollout.

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