Rivian Deliveries Pushed to 2022

Rivian has started notifying customers that they will need to wait a bit longer to receive their vehicles.

Rivian has sent notifications that lay out delivery windows for the “Launch Edition” that range from March to September. It’s reasonable to assume that the company’s less-pricey “Adventure” and “Explore” packages will also be pushed to the second half of 2022.

While Rivian has started production of its all-electric R1T pickup, few have been delivered. The R1S SUV was expected to go into production next month, but it is not clear if that will be the case.

Rivian currently operates a single factory in Normal, Illinois and is reportedly looking for a second factory location. 

Early reviews of the R1T pickup have been strong. And investors have been supportive, as the company’s recent IPO gave it a market capitalization of $100 billion.

 

[TrevTremaine]

I WAS thinking that Tesla would deliver the Model X I have on order before the Rivian. Now? Pretty much a dead heat.

 

[pipestem]

There is a green R1T that parks at a j1772 spot in a parking garage near me. Have not seen the owner. It really looks great.

 

[MXLRplus]

The Rivians you are seeing right now are the high trim level Launch Editions. Many people are 'flipping' them for $50k over sticker.