Why Rivian Is Keeping R2 Reservation Numbers a Secret

Rivian R2 at Sunset

Rivian hasn’t shared an update on R2 reservation numbers since July 2024, when Rivian VP of Manufacturing Tim Fallon said they had “well over 100,000.” Since then, nothing. It’s not because demand is weak—it’s actually the opposite. But there are a few smart reasons why they’re keeping quiet. First, there’s the investor angle. Big reservation numbers sound great, but they…

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Rivian Shares R2 Updates: Cost Optimization, Winter Testing, and Factory Expansion

Rivian Normal, IL Factory Expansion for R2

Rivian shared big updates on the R2 in yesterday’s Q4 2024 webinar. The team is focused on cost control and production efficiency. They just finished sourcing materials and completed tooling trials for key body panels. This moves the R2 closer to production. The R2’s design is built for simplicity. Rivian is using large high-pressure die castings instead of many smaller parts. This reduces…

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RJ Scaringe Announces R2 Production Expansion at Rivian’s Normal Plant

In an exciting update for Rivian fans and EV enthusiasts, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe took to Twitter to share a major milestone in the company’s journey. “Exciting week in Normal — construction of our expansion for R2 is underway!” he posted, signaling the next big step for Rivian’s future lineup. The expansion at Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois, is…

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