Rivian lays off less than 2% of workforce amid R2 production ramp

Rivian laid off hundreds of workers on Tuesday, or less than 2% of its workforce, just one week after it began deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV. The electric automaker confirmed the cuts hit its service and customer teams, which include sales and marketing, as it tries to claw its way to a…

First covered Jun 16, 2026 · 11:42 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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55d CleanTechnica Rivian Pursues Financial Sustainability with Layoffs — Rivian is in the middle of a big moment in its still fairly young life. It is stepping out of the very expensive portion of the SUV and truck market and into…

55d Electrek Rivian lays off hundreds, under 2% of staff, a week after R2 launch — Rivian laid off hundreds of workers on Tuesday, or less than 2% of its workforce, just one week after it began deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV.

Appeared in: 2026-06-17 (#3)

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