Rivian Revises 2025 Delivery Targets Amid New Tariffs

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Rivian Revises 2025 Delivery Targets Amid New Tariffs

Rivian has revised its delivery projections for 2025 due to the impact of new U.S. tariffs on vehicle imports. The electric vehicle maker now expects to deliver between 40,000 and 46,000 vehicles, down from its earlier estimate of 46,000 to 51,000. This adjustment is primarily in response to increased production costs brought about by the tariffs, which affect imported battery cells and other components, potentially raising vehicle costs by several thousand dollars per unit, according to Reuters.

The company has also increased its capital expenditure forecast for the year to approximately $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion, up from the previous range of $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion. A portion of this increase includes a $120 million investment in a new supplier park near Rivian's Illinois manufacturing plant, aimed at reducing logistical expenses and supporting the company's operational needs with the approaching launch of the R2 SUV.

Rivian's strategic moves come in the wake of these challenging new trade policies and include a planned production pause later this year to retool its assembly lines for the R2 SUV, which is slated for an early 2026 launch. The R2 is a mid-size all-electric SUV set to retail at about $45,000, designed to offer a more accessible vehicle option and planned for international sales, including in Europe.

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