Rivian lays off hundreds, under 2% of staff, a week after R2 launch

Electrek
By Fred LambertJun 16, 2026, 2:42 pm181 ptsTrendingTop
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 profit it has…

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