R2 SUV
Coverage of R2 SUV in the Nexus archive.
- Rivian topped its delivery forecast and raised its full-year outlook as the R2 SUV launched
Rivian exceeded its delivery forecast in Q2 with 12,194 vehicles delivered and raised its full-year 2026 sales outlook to 65,000 to 70,000 EVs following the launch of its R2 SUV.
- Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up
Rivian has increased its electric vehicle sales forecast for 2026 due to higher-than-expected production in Q2, following the launch of its R2 SUV last month.
- Rivian lays off hundreds of workers days after new vehicle deliveries begin
Rivian laid off approximately 2% of its workforce shortly after delivering the first R2 SUVs, a key new model with a lower price point.
- Rivian stock sinks on R2 launch day despite historic first deliveries
Rivian stock closed down 6.6% on Tuesday as the company began delivering its lower-priced R2 SUV and announced an entry-level model. The stock decline occurred despite the historic first deliveries of the R2 SUV.
- Rivian’s factory hit by tornado ahead of R2 launch
An EF-1 tornado struck Rivian's factory where the R2 SUV is set to be produced, but no injuries were reported. The incident occurred ahead of the vehicle's launch.