# Rivian Raises 2026 Delivery Forecast as R2 Launch Drives Demand Surge

*2026-07-03 10:01 UTC · Business · 1 min read*

> Rivian beat Q2 delivery targets and raised its full-year 2026 guidance to 65,000-70,000 vehicles as its cheaper R2 SUV begins reaching customers.

Rivian topped its own second-quarter targets, producing 12,613 vehicles and delivering 12,194 at its Normal, Illinois plant — comfortably beating a guided range of 9,000 to 11,000 deliveries. Shares jumped as much as 15%, touching their highest level since January.

The EV maker credited the beat to steady growth in its EDV commercial van and R1 truck/SUV lines, plus the first deliveries of its smaller, cheaper R2 SUV, which began reaching customers in June. On the back of the results, Rivian raised its full-year 2026 delivery guidance from a range of 62,000-67,000 vehicles to 65,000-70,000.

The R2 is central to Rivian's growth plan, positioned to compete directly with Tesla's Model Y at a lower price point than Rivian's existing lineup. Full Q2 financial results are due July 30, with investors watching whether margins hold up as the company ramps a cheaper vehicle amid ongoing EV affordability concerns.

## Sources

- [electrek.co](https://electrek.co/2026/07/02/rivian-tops-q2-delivery-numbers-and-raises-full-year-2026-outlook/)
- [fool.com](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/02/rivian-raises-its-full-year-delivery-forecast-heres-why-the-stock-is-soaring/)

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