# Rivian: The R2 boosts sales and becomes central to profitability > Rivian reported a third quarter with revenue up 38% and deliveries up 46%, driven by the R2, while remaining unprofitable due to launch costs. The R2, priced at $59,485, sold more than the R1S and R1T combined, and Rivian raised its 2026 delivery forecasts. Analysts lowered their price targets, while UBS upgraded its recommendation, viewing the 19% drop in the stock as an opportunity, with CEO RJ Scaringe asserting that the manufacturer is on schedule. The provided sub-events concern only the United States; the story is also covered in South Korea, without detailed national differences in the available elements. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving Rivian, Ford and Tesla, in États-Unis, followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 10 articles from 9 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, sales and market); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 17:41. Figures reported: 19248 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Sales and market - Countries: États-Unis - Brands: Rivian, Ford, Tesla - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:57 - Updated: 2 November 2026 at 17:41 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-the-r2-boosts-sales-and-becomes-central-to-profitability ## National stories (2) - United States — 2 country-specific events, 5 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 offered 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, 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: 5 articles, 5 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 (7), Korean (2), German (1) ## Timeline (7 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 ### 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, 1 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 --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Rivian: The R2 boosts sales and becomes central to profitability”, https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-the-r2-boosts-sales-and-becomes-central-to-profitability Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology