Rivian’s R2 SUV has received an overwhelming response, with over 68,000 reservations made within 24 hours of its reveal. The R2, an all-electric sport utility vehicle, is set to be produced at Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois. This change in production location from the originally planned Georgia factory is expected to save the company $2.25 billion and expedite the R2’s market entry to the first half of 2026. The R2, along with its siblings R3 and R3X, has resonated strongly with the community, as expressed by Rivian’s founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe.
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