Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory | TechCrunch

"The tornado went through the south end of the plant, and ripped the roof off the building, and knocked down some of the plant as well, and so the last 72 hours have been around the clock."

"We're not making any changes to the plan, referring to the company's production roadmap."

"Rivian told investors earlier this year that it expects to deliver between 20,000 and 25,000 of the SUVs by the end of 2026."

"The launch edition R2 starts at $57,990, with a slightly cheaper $53,990 variant coming by the end of this year."

Rivian has commenced production of its R2 SUVs at its Normal, Illinois factory, even after an EF-1 tornado caused significant damage. CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that the company does not anticipate delays in the R2 rollout, which is vital for its future. The R2 is Rivian's first vehicle aimed at mass-market consumers, priced lower than the R1 models. The company plans to deliver 20,000 to 25,000 R2 SUVs by the end of 2026, with the launch edition starting at $57,990.

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