Rivian delivered 41,000 vehicles in Q3, surging 45.7% year-over-year and leaping into the #2 spot in the US EV market behind only Tesla.
Tesla still moved 386,000 units while Chevrolet sat at 38,000, so the gap remains huge. Yet Rivian’s 26-27% growth for the year so far stands out when overall EV sales dropped 30%.
Rivian Q3 sales numbers and the R2 factor
These Rivian Q3 sales numbers line up with early Rivian R2 sales growth. We took delivery of an R2 recently, and the momentum is real even before the full lineup arrives. The current R2 starts around $58k, which isn’t a bargain yet.
Once the expected Rivian R2 price drop lands near $40-45k, the truck becomes a real threat. That shift should accelerate Rivian vs Tesla EV sales even more.
What this means for Tesla owners
For Tesla drivers the news is simple: real competition is finally arriving. The Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y comparison shows exactly where each brand wins, and the R2’s lower target price will close the gap fast.
Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=McqPV7y7RFs
Bottom line
Rivian sales jump US EV market isn’t just noise—it’s the start of a tighter race. Tesla still leads, but the R2 price drop could change that story quickly. I’ll keep tracking every quarter.
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