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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001874178-24-000016"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RIVN"
cik: "0001874178"
company_name: "Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE"
filed_at: "2024-03-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-05T01:59:32.208166+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Rivian unveils R2 SUV (~$45K), R3 crossover; production in Normal, IL saves $2.25B

## Summary
- R2 starting price ~$45,000, deliveries expected first half 2026; R3 priced below R2.
- Production of R2 moved to existing Normal, IL plant, saving over $2.25B vs. Georgia launch.
- Total Normal capacity after R2 launch to reach 215,000 units/year across all models.
- R2 reserves open with $100 refundable deposit; R3 and R3X deliveries to follow R2.
- R2/R3 feature up to 300+ miles range, 0-60 in under 3 sec with Tri-Motor variant.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001874178-24-000016
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RIVN
- cik: 0001874178
- company_name: Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE
- filed_at: 2024-03-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1874178/000187417824000016/0001874178-24-000016-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1874178/000187417824000016/rivn-20240307.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001874178-24-000016.txt

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