Rivian announced first customer R2 SUVs rolling off the line, positioning the midsize model as central to its autonomous driving strategy.
R2 priced $45,000 base to $57,000 performance, with the base model expected within a year.
Production shifted from a planned multibillion‑dollar Georgia plant to the Normal, Illinois facility, saving billions in capital spending and speeding launch.
Rivian plans Level 2 driver assistance later this year and aims to introduce Level 3 highway autonomy next year despite recent tornado damage.