Rivian sells record 19,248 vehicles as new family SUV arrives

Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in July-September 2026, its best three months yet, and built 19,751. It was the first full sales period for its R2 SUV, a family-size car made in Normal, Illinois, after first deliveries June 9. Sales rose about 45% from the same time last year. Rivian did not say how many were R2s.