Overview
- Rivian told local outlet WGLT during a Normal, Illinois factory tour that first R2 customer deliveries are planned for June.
- Production-intent validation vehicles began rolling off the Normal line on January 15, supporting certification, crash testing, and EPA range work.
- The automaker expanded its Normal campus by 2.6 million square feet with a $1.5 billion investment, adding a dedicated R2 line and new logistics infrastructure.
- Rivian previously advanced R2 production in Illinois and delayed its planned Georgia plant, a move reported to have saved over $2.25 billion.
- The R2 targets a broader market with a base price around $45,000, with higher-priced trims likely to arrive first as investors watch the model’s gross-margin impact.