Rivian Reports Strong Q3 Production and Delivery Growth Ahead of R2 Launch
The EV maker posted sharp year-over-year gains in vehicles produced and delivered, bolstering confidence in its upcoming more affordable R2 model.
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Electric vehicle maker Rivian reported strong growth in its third-quarter production and delivery figures, according to a report from The Verge, as the company works to bring its more affordable R2 vehicle to market.
Rivian said it produced 19,751 vehicles and delivered 19,248 during the quarter, representing an 85 percent year-over-year increase in production and a 45 percent increase in deliveries compared with the same period last year.
The figures come as Rivian has pinned significant hopes on its R2 model, a vehicle positioned to be more affordable than its existing R1T truck and R1S SUV, with the aim of expanding its customer base beyond higher-end buyers.
While the quarterly figures reflect current production of Rivian's existing R1-series vehicles rather than R2 deliveries, the company has framed strong momentum in its current lineup as a positive signal ahead of the R2 launch.
Rivian has not yet begun deliveries of the R2, and further details on its production ramp-up and launch timeline were not included in the quarterly figures reported.
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