Rivian stock falls as R2 SUV deliveries begin, June 2026
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It’s an incredibly important moment for Rivian Automotive and its 43-year-old founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe.
Rivian began handing over the first R2 SUVs to paying customers on Tuesday, opening a new chapter for a company that has burned through billions of dollars trying to prove it can build electric vehicles at scale.
Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date.
The R2 SUV is meant to transform Rivian from a niche EV manufacturer that sells luxury vehicles into a more mainstream brand like U. S. EV leader Tesla.
With a competitive price, winning design, and better performance than the R1, Rivian could be set to break into the big leagues. Just make sure you get the right model with the right tech.
Rivian may be all in on robotaxis and autonomy, but it's still got human drivers - and EV buyers - to win over. The pricey R1S SUV and R1T pickup brought Rivian A-list media attention and cult-hit status, but the company faces a critical next step.