Rivian Lays Off 140 Employees to Streamline Manufacturing Ahead of R2 Launch
Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has laid off around 140 employees, which represents approximately 1% of its workforce, as it prepares for the launch of its more affordable R2 SUV in 2026. The layoffs, which were mostly made to Rivian’s manufacturing team, have been ongoing since Wednesday, according to multiple former employees who wished to remain anonymous. The affected employees were informed that the company was eliminating roles that created “process inefficiencies.” Rivian confirmed the layoffs in[…]