Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory
TechCrunch·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Rivian has started manufacturing customer-ready R2 SUVs at its Normal, Illinois facility following an EF-1 tornado that damaged the roof. CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed no production delays expected. The company modified material delivery logistics but maintains its roadmap. R2 deliveries begin before mid-2026, critical for achieving profitability.
Key Entities
RivianR2 SUVNormal, IllinoisEF-1 tornadoRJ Scaringe2026