Rivian Delivers First R2 SUVs to Employees

Rivian Begins Production of More Affordable R2 Electric SUV

Rivian Automotive has begun building customer versions of its R2 sport utility vehicle at its plant in Normal, Ill., a milestone the electric vehicle maker described as the product of years of development that has taken the model from a splashy debut to the factory floor. The company revealed the R2 in March 2024 at

Rivian Delivers First R2 SUVs to Employees

Rivian has begun internal deliveries of its R2 midsize SUV, with Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirming on Thursday that he has received his own vehicle. Bensaid announced the delivery on X, posting two photos: one showing the R2 in the Rivian app, the other showing the vehicle’s infotainment screen prompting “What will you call your R2?” “New ride! What should I call my R2?” Bensaid wrote. Bensaid is also co-CEO of the software and el…