The Vehicle Rivian Plans to Make in Georgia is Now its Bestseller
Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has a new bestselling model, and it’s the one the company plans to assemble at a $5 billion factory that’s under construction an hour east of Atlanta.
Rivian disclosed in its third-quarter earnings Thursday that sales of its R2 midsize SUV surpassed its other vehicle models. Rivian has said its Georgia factory will focus on expanding production of R2 along with planned sister models called R3 and R3X, all of which hinge on consumer demand justifying the increased production.
“We had great results with R2 becoming our best selling vehicle by volume in the third quarter,” Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, said in a news release. “Customer and media feedback on R2 has been exceptional.”
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