Rivian’s EV Production Drop: Strategic Lessons for Startups

[cryptohog]

Rivian expects to deliver 43,500 EVs in 2025 — a nearly 16% drop from last year. Key factors:

Tariffs and trade policies impacting supply chain and costs.

Slow start to production vs. ambitious expansion plans.

Investment in new factories for future vehicles (R2 SUV & R3 hatchback).

Lessons for startups:

Always plan for regulatory and trade uncertainty.

Build flexibility into production and hiring pipelines.

Communicate transparently with investors when forecasts change.

#EV #Rivian #Startups #SupplyChain #BusinessStrategy

[Rimon Khan]

Rivian cuts its 2025 delivery forecast to 43,500 EVs, down ~16% YoY. Higher tariffs + supply chain drag, plus a slower production ramp, weigh on numbers. Big bet: new factories for R2 SUV & R3 hatchback. #EV #Rivian

[EmTeam]

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