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Rivian begins deliveries of cheaper electric vehicles
Rivian will deliver its first R2 Performance vehicles to public customers this week. The new EV starts at $57,990.
What happened
According to Los Angeles Times’s source item, Rivian begins deliveries of cheaper electric vehicles, Rivian will deliver its first R2 Performance vehicles to public customers this week. The new EV starts at $57,990.
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Source
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- Rivian begins deliveries of cheaper electric vehiclesLos Angeles Times - 2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00
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