Rivian to Begin R2 SUV Deliveries on June 9
Rivian will start customer deliveries of its new R2 SUV on June 9. The vehicle is priced from just under $60,000 initially, with lower-priced versions planned for 2027.
Rivian announced that the first customer deliveries of its R2 SUV will begin on June 9. The company has spent recent months preparing production for the new model, which is designed to be more affordable than its existing R1 lineup. The initial R2 trim will start just under $60,000.
Rivian has stated plans to introduce a standard version priced at $48,490 in 2027 and an even lower-priced model around $45,000 later that year.
The company aims to deliver as many as 25,000 R2 vehicles by the end of 2026. Rivian, founded in 2009, expects the R2 and its planned R3 hatchback to help the company reach profitability for the first time. The R2 was first revealed in 2024.
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Story Timeline
2 events- May 27, 2026
Rivian announced first R2 SUV customer deliveries will begin June 9.
1 sourceTechCrunch - 2024
Rivian first revealed the R2 SUV model.
1 sourceTechCrunch
Potential Impact
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Rivian will begin recognizing revenue from R2 sales after June 9.
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Production volume will determine whether Rivian meets its 2026 delivery target.
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