From The Drive · Adam Ismail · · 1m
Rivian Sales Ride High, Now the Hard Part
Rivian's strong Q3 sales boost but faces tight 2026 target.
In brief
Rivian's strong Q3 sales boost but faces tight 2026 target. Rivian sold 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, exceeding Wall Street expectations but needs 23,000 more units by year-end to meet its 65,000-75,000 target. Originally reported by The Drive.
Rivian Q3 Sales
Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in the July-through-September period, exceeding Wall Street's 18,000 target.
Rivian's 2026 Target
Rivian needs to sell 23,000 SUVs and trucks by New Year's Day to meet its 65,000-75,000 annual goal.
Rivian Shares Slide
Rivian shares dropped 2% after the announcement, as investors expected a full-year sales guidance bump.
Ford Bronco RTR
Ford says the Bronco RTR will have a starting MSRP just over $50,000 with a smaller engine to keep prices down.
GM Blazer Suspension
General Motors suspended Blazer production at its Ramos Arizpe, Mexico plant to move manufacturing to Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Renault EV Investment
Renault plans to invest over $10 billion into EV production in France, including a new electric Espace van concept.
The bottom line
Rivian sold 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, exceeding Wall Street expectations but needs 23,000 more units by year-end to meet its 65,000-75,000 target.
