Rivian Reports 10,720 Vehicles Built, 13,201 Delivered in Q3 2025

Rivian has shared its Q3 2025 production and delivery numbers, showing continued momentum as the company heads into the final quarter of the year. Between July and September, Rivian produced 10,720 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois plant and delivered 13,201. Deliveries landed in line with guidance, and Rivian is now tightening its full-year forecast to between 41,500 and 43,500 vehicles.

The results follow a unique first half of the year. In Q1 2025, Rivian produced 14,611 vehicles and delivered 8,640, right on track with expectations. Q2 saw a planned slowdown as the company prepared for its 2026 model year transition, producing 5,979 vehicles and delivering 10,661. That pause was intentional, allowing Rivian to reset before ramping again. Altogether, Rivian delivered 19,301 vehicles in the first half of 2025, and with Q3 added, the total stands at 32,502.

What makes Q3 notable is timing. The Normal, Illinois plant is currently shut down for a few weeks to prepare for R2 tooling, a critical step toward launching Rivian’s more affordable lineup. That preparation comes while R1 deliveries remain steady, highlighting Rivian’s balancing act between current demand and future growth.

From my perspective, these numbers show that Rivian is doing exactly what it needs to right now: keeping deliveries consistent while also making the tough decision to pause production and retool for the R2. It’s never ideal to slow down output, but I think this short-term sacrifice is worth it if it sets Rivian up for a smooth R2 launch. The delivery guidance narrowing shows confidence, and I’m personally optimistic that Rivian can hit the upper end of that range. What I’ll be watching closely is how the company manages the balance between sustaining R1 demand and ramping up for the R2, that’s going to be the real story heading into 2026.