Overview

• Rivian says it will run R2s through production equipment in Normal, Illinois this year, with production expected to start by year‑end before transitioning to saleable units early 2026.
• The company reports hundreds of camouflaged, production‑intent R2s in real‑world testing as part of the validation phase.
• Initial deliveries are expected to be a higher‑trim R2, with the targeted $45,000 base version to follow later, according to analyst expectations.
• Charging plans include a native NACS port on R2, confirmed by recent sightings, and a phased opening of the Rivian Adventure Network to other EVs, with over 80% of sites already compatible.
• Rivian is constructing a $5 billion Georgia plant targeted for 400,000‑unit capacity with operations projected to begin in the third quarter of 2027.