# Rivian: R2 boosts revenue, losses persist > Rivian reported quarterly revenue up 38% year-on-year, beating expectations, driven by the R2 becoming its best-selling model. The manufacturer remains loss-making due to launch costs, while raising its delivery forecasts for 2026. The R2 is presented as the decisive model for Rivian's profitability, with ramp-up closely monitored by analysts and investors. Sub-events available are US-focused; South Korea also covers the story, without specific national elements provided. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 13 events involving Rivian, Ford, General Motors and 2 more, in États-Unis, followed from 30 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 17 articles from 13 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, sales and market, launches and reviews and 1 more); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 18:00. Figures reported: 19248 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Sales and market, Launches and reviews, Electric and batteries - Countries: États-Unis - Brands: Rivian, Ford, General Motors, Tesla, Xpeng - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:57 - Updated: 7 November 2026 at 18:00 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-r2-boosts-revenue-losses-persist ## National stories (2) - United States — 5 country-specific events, 9 articles - South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - $59,485 - $100 - $1,000 ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Single source so far** - In the third quarter, the Rivian R2 sold more than the R1S and R1T combined. (according to [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/rivians-59485-r2-outsold-the-r1s-and-r1t-combined-in-q3)) - The Rivian R2 is priced at $59,485. (according to [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/rivians-59485-r2-outsold-the-r1s-and-r1t-combined-in-q3)) - The only available R2 model is a mid-size crossover. (according to [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/rivians-59485-r2-outsold-the-r1s-and-r1t-combined-in-q3)) - In the third quarter, Rivian delivered a record number of vehicles, up 46% year-on-year. (according to [alltomelbil.se](https://alltomelbil.se/rivians-nya-elbil-gor-succe-leveranserna-okar-med-46-procent/)) - The R2 is presented as decisive for Rivian's profitability. (according to [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxPVG92VjMzZXNWWXRXdmdncVI5U2M4UFhaTHJmUmNUTGx4MnJ3UklsWno2TXhHYndqZ2Y0NXJCME0yaEZJSFJwM0w4ZjFJR1VrcWpuVFVxOV9GeWRDWlBTUmN3M2xSZVVGQlUzemk3NkszakNpMnI1RFFFTWM3VUFXU3M5ZEw2UFdnX0d0dFNBNTlCUFVqaVM4bVJsd2xfeFhyaE02b2gtWHhWdHdxMjdlMWZQY3Y3TEswSkJrdmNkeTBDLW1lTUtZN3BUMjh1VnRQRUlibEhBaFYyQTQ?oc=5)) - According to autoevolution, it will not be easy for Rivian to replace Tesla as the EV benchmark. (according to [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxPVG92VjMzZXNWWXRXdmdncVI5U2M4UFhaTHJmUmNUTGx4MnJ3UklsWno2TXhHYndqZ2Y0NXJCME0yaEZJSFJwM0w4ZjFJR1VrcWpuVFVxOV9GeWRDWlBTUmN3M2xSZVVGQlUzemk3NkszakNpMnI1RFFFTWM3VUFXU3M5ZEw2UFdnX0d0dFNBNTlCUFVqaVM4bVJsd2xfeFhyaE02b2gtWHhWdHdxMjdlMWZQY3Y3TEswSkJrdmNkeTBDLW1lTUtZN3BUMjh1VnRQRUlibEhBaFYyQTQ?oc=5)) ## Sources by country and language - United States: 9 articles, 7 outlets - South Korea: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Australia: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Canada: 1 articles, 1 outlets - France: 1 articles, 1 outlets - United Kingdom: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets - unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (12), Korean (2), unknown (1), French (1), German (1) ## Timeline (13 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Rivian : chiffre d'affaires en hausse de 38 % au troisième trimestre, pertes persistantes](https://mecapress.com/events/1520-rivian-chiffre-d-affaires-en-hausse-de-38-au-troisieme-trimestre-pertes.md) Rivian a publié un chiffre d'affaires trimestriel en progression de 38 % sur un an, supérieur aux attentes, porté par le R2 devenu son modèle le plus vendu. Le constructeur reste toutefois en perte en raison des coûts de lancement. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Sector update: Rivian raises R2 delivery forecasts, Tesla expands robotaxis in Texas](https://mecapress.com/events/888-sector-update-rivian-raises-r2-delivery-forecasts-tesla-expands-robotaxis-in.md) Rivian posted a better-than-expected third quarter driven by R2 demand and raised its 2026 delivery forecasts. Tesla also expands its robotaxi deployment in Texas, and Ford advances its low-cost electric vehicle projects. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Rivian : livraisons en hausse de 46 % mais objectif de cours abaissé](https://mecapress.com/events/670-rivian-livraisons-en-hausse-de-46-mais-objectif-de-cours-abaisse.md) Rivian a vu ses livraisons de véhicules progresser de 46 %, mais les analystes ont abaissé leur objectif de cours sur le titre. 2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Le Rivian R2 s'est plus vendu que les R1S et R1T réunis au troisième trimestre](https://mecapress.com/events/26-le-rivian-r2-s-est-plus-vendu-que-les-r1s-et-r1t-reunis-au-troisieme-trimestre.md) Au troisième trimestre, le Rivian R2, proposé à 59 485 dollars, a dépassé les ventes cumulées des R1S et R1T de la marque. 3 sources, 3 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Le Rivian R2, clé de la rentabilité du constructeur américain](https://mecapress.com/events/129-le-rivian-r2-cle-de-la-rentabilite-du-constructeur-americain.md) Le R2 est présenté comme le modèle décisif pour la rentabilité de Rivian, sans pour autant suffire à remplacer Tesla comme référence du véhicule électrique. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 1 November 2026 — [Rivian R2 gains 335 miles of range thanks to standard heat pump](https://mecapress.com/events/1733-rivian-r2-gains-335-miles-of-range-thanks-to-standard-heat-pump.md) Rivian details the specifications of the R2, which includes a standard heat pump that extends its range to 335 miles. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 2 November 2026 — [UBS relève sa recommandation sur Rivian, jugeant la chute de 19 % comme une opportunité](https://mecapress.com/events/2522-ubs-releve-sa-recommandation-sur-rivian-jugeant-la-chute-de-19-comme-une.md) UBS a relevé sa recommandation sur Rivian, estimant que la baisse de 19 % du titre constitue une opportunité d'achat avant la montée en cadence du R2. 1 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis ### 2 November 2026 — [Rivian assure respecter son calendrier, selon RJ Scaringe](https://mecapress.com/events/2437-rivian-assure-respecter-son-calendrier-selon-rj-scaringe.md) Le patron de Rivian, RJ Scaringe, affirme que le constructeur est « right on time » sur ses délais, alors que le groupe reste déficitaire. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 3 November 2026 — [Test drive of the Rivian R2, the electric SUV competing with the Tesla Model Y](https://mecapress.com/events/3605-test-drive-of-the-rivian-r2-the-electric-suv-competing-with-the-tesla-model-y.md) An American journalist shares his impressions of the Rivian R2, which is considered capable of finally competing with the Tesla Model Y in the electric SUV segment. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 4 November 2026 — [Amazon continue de commander des utilitaires électriques Rivian](https://mecapress.com/events/3890-amazon-continue-de-commander-des-utilitaires-electriques-rivian.md) Amazon poursuit ses commandes de fourgons électriques Rivian alors que Ford et General Motors se retirent du segment des utilitaires électriques. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 4 November 2026 — [Rivian stock rises 8.47% on the stock market](https://mecapress.com/events/4244-rivian-stock-rises-8-47-on-the-stock-market.md) Rivian shares rose 8.47%, in a stock market context also affecting Xpeng and EVgo. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 4 November 2026 — [Test drive of the 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD](https://mecapress.com/events/4398-test-drive-of-the-2027-rivian-r2-performance-awd.md) Test drive of the all-wheel-drive Rivian R2 Performance, an electric SUV with a compact size and an adventurous spirit. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 7 November 2026 — [Rivian: investment prospects conditioned on R2 ramp-up](https://mecapress.com/events/6366-rivian-investment-prospects-conditioned-on-r2-ramp-up.md) An analysis evaluates the potential return on investment in Rivian by 2030, assuming the ramp-up of the R2 proceeds as planned. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Rivian: R2 boosts revenue, losses persist”, https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-r2-boosts-revenue-losses-persist Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology