"Rivian's R2 Receives 68,000 Reservations in Less Than 24 Hours"

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Rivian's newly unveiled R2 electric SUV has already received over 68,000 reservations within 24 hours of its launch, with a low $100 refundable deposit. The company's CEO, RJ Scaringe, expressed excitement at the strong response from the community. The R2, along with the more compact R3 and R3X, aims to be more affordable than Rivian's current lineup, and the company has already moved up the production timeline to the first half of 2026 due to the high demand.
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