Rivian Forecasts 62,000–67,000 2026 Deliveries, R2 Launches June 9
RIVN•Rivian now forecasts 62,000 to 67,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, up from 42,247 units in 2025, with a bulk weighted to Q4. External customer deliveries of the R2 midsize SUV begin June 9 starting with the $48,490–$57,990 Performance variant, followed by Premium later this year and Standard next year.
1. Delivery Guidance Increase
Rivian raised its 2026 delivery target to 62,000–67,000 vehicles, up from 42,247 delivered in 2025, with most shipments expected in the fourth quarter to align production ramp.
2. R2 Launch Schedule
External customer deliveries and test drives of the R2 midsize SUV begin June 9 at U.S. showrooms, launching first with the Performance variant priced from $48,490 to $57,990, followed by Premium later this year and Standard next year.
3. Launch Strategy and Variants
CFO Claire McDonough highlighted a limited initial offering focused on the Performance variant, aiming to shrink order-to-delivery timelines, simplify execution and manage customer expectations before rolling out additional configurations.
4. Recent Stock Performance
Rivian shares dipped 1% on Thursday following a ten-session rally but remain on pace for a third consecutive weekly gain as investors anticipate volume growth from the R2 launch and upgraded guidance.
