Rivian produced 13,992 vehicles and delivered 12,640 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, the automaker reported Monday.
These new Q2 numbers are up significantly from 9,395 vehicles produced and 7,946 vehicles delivered in the first quarter. And they show that Rivian doesn’t fall further behind in deliveries.
A Rivian press release said these numbers “remain in line with company expectations” and that Rivian is on track to deliver 50,000 vehicles this year, in line with previously published annual guidance.
Rivian EDV700
Q2 numbers include the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV for the retail market, along with EDV . series of electric delivery trucksand do not subdivide production and delivery volumes by vehicle type. All vehicles are currently manufactured in Normal, Illinois and will continue to do so until a planned second plant in Georgia comes online.
Both Rivian and Lucid cut their production estimate last year. The two hope EVs have learned the same lesson that Tesla did with the lengthy Model 3 production run, which is that making cars is hard.
2023 Rivius R1S
However, a number of factors may now be working in Rivian’s favor. Rivian’s own beginnings Enduro . Modular Engine Unit likely helped increase production numbers. The R1S and R1T are still eligible for $3,750 under the revised electric vehicle tax credit, and that could also play a role in maintaining delivery numbers. Riviera last year drop the most affordable versions of these trucks.
The truck manufacturer also confirmed R1S max package 390 miles for fall delivery. But as RJ CEO Scaringe recently explained, we won’t be seeing off-road tricks. same as Turn Tank mode the company teased a few years ago.
