Rivian Deliveries Hit Record High as R2 Rollout Gains Momentum
The EV maker delivered 19,248 vehicles, topping Wall Street estimates as R2 production ramped and full-year guidance stayed at 65,000 to 70,000 units.
- On Friday, Rivian Automotive reported record third-quarter deliveries of 19,248 vehicles, beating the average analyst estimate of 18,001 and reaffirming full-year guidance of 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles.
- The delivery surge reflects Rivian's ongoing efforts to scale production of the R2 SUV at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, which debuted earlier this year as a budget-friendlier alternative to the flagship R1.
- Production reached 19,751 vehicles during the quarter, representing a 46% increase from the same period last year, while deliveries surged 58% quarter-over-quarter.
- Shares of the Irvine, California-based EV maker rose 4% to $15.31 following the announcement, with full financial results scheduled for release on October 29, 2026.
- To meet annual guidance, Rivian must deliver at least 23,193 vehicles in the fourth quarter, requiring a sequential jump of at least 20.5% amid a challenging U.S. electric vehicle sector.
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Rivian posts a record quarter as R2 helps push deliveries up 45%
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Rivian Breaks Delivery Records With R2 Launch Amid EV Market Headwinds
Rivian posted record Q3 2026 deliveries of 19,248 vehicles, a 45% increase year-over-year driven by its new R2 SUV. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance of 65,000-70,000 units despite market headwinds and a minor recall. This performance signals a potential shift toward mainstream scale for the EV maker.
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