# Rivian: sharp rise in R2 sales in third quarter, losses persist > Rivian published quarterly revenue up 38% year over year, above expectations, driven by the R2, which has become its best-selling model, with deliveries up 46%. The American automaker remains in loss due to launch costs, while raising its delivery forecasts for 2026. The R2, priced at $59,485, has surpassed combined sales of the R1S and R1T in the third quarter and is presented as decisive for Rivian's profitability. The sub-events provided concern all of the United States, while coverage also includes South Korean press, without detailed national differences in these elements. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Rivian, Ford and Tesla, in États-Unis, followed from 30 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. 8 articles from 8 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 31 October 2026 at 14:46. Figures reported: 19248 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Sales and market, Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: États-Unis - Brands: Rivian, Ford, Tesla - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:57 - Updated: 31 October 2026 at 14:46 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-sharp-rise-in-r2-sales-in-third-quarter-losses-persist ## National stories (2) - United States — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles - South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - $59,485 ## 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 R2 model available is a midsize 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 over 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, replacing Tesla as the electric vehicle benchmark will not be easy for Rivian. (according to [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxPVG92VjMzZXNWWXRXdmdncVI5U2M4UFhaTHJmUmNUTGx4MnJ3UklsWno2TXhHYndqZ2Y0NXJCME0yaEZJSFJwM0w4ZjFJR1VrcWpuVFVxOV9GeWRDWlBTUmN3M2xSZVVGQlUzemk3NkszakNpMnI1RFFFTWM3VUFXU3M5ZEw2UFdnX0d0dFNBNTlCUFVqaVM4bVJsd2xfeFhyaE02b2gtWHhWdHdxMjdlMWZQY3Y3TEswSkJrdmNkeTBDLW1lTUtZN3BUMjh1VnRQRUlibEhBaFYyQTQ?oc=5)) ## Sources by country and language - United States: 3 articles, 3 outlets - South Korea: 2 articles, 2 outlets - United Kingdom: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets - unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (5), Korean (2), German (1) ## Timeline (5 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 --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Rivian: sharp rise in R2 sales in third quarter, losses persist”, https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-sharp-rise-in-r2-sales-in-third-quarter-losses-persist Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology