"Rivian's R2 and R3: Reservations Soar, Factory Delayed, CEO's Certainty on EVs"
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The Rivian R2, a smaller and more affordable all-electric SUV, has garnered over 68,000 reservations within 24 hours of its reveal, with a $100 refundable deposit securing a place in line for the $45,000 vehicle that offers over 300 miles of range. Production of the R2 has been moved up to the first half of 2026 at Rivian's Illinois factory, saving the company $2.25 billion and shortening the wait time for customers.
- The Rivian R2 SUV racks up 68,000 reservations a day after reveal TechCrunch
- The Rivian R2 and R3 are Rivian’s smaller, more affordable off-road EVs CNN
- Rivian's CEO talks R2 and R3 launch, and why he has 'complete certainty' EVs will win The Verge
- Rivian Will Delay Construction of a $5 Billion Factory in Georgia The New York Times
- R2/R3 event impressions – Rivian gets the details right Electrek
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