From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 50s
Rivian Surges to US EV Market Second
Rivian jumps from 10th to second in US EV sales with R2 deliveries.
In brief
Rivian jumps from 10th to second in US EV sales with R2 deliveries. Rivian's US EV sales rose 45.7% in Q3 2026 to rank second behind Tesla as R2 deliveries boost commercial van sales. Originally reported by Motor1.
Rivian Q3 US Sales Surge
Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in US Q3 2026, jumping from 10th to second place behind Tesla.
R2 Delivers First Full Quarter
R2 contributed 3,456 sales in Q3 2026, with only the Performance trim available.
Commercial Vans Drive Growth
Rivian's EDV 500 and EDV 700 commercial vans sold 8,469 units in Q3 2026, up 220.9% year over year.
R2's Next Step
Rivian plans cheaper R2 variants to boost volume beyond current 3,456 units.
The essence
Rivian's US EV sales rose 45.7% in Q3 2026 to rank second behind Tesla as R2 deliveries boost commercial van sales.
