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Charging up the electric vehicle market with RJ Scaringe of Rivian

How I Built This · 28 Dec 2023 · 35m

What this episode covers

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explains how the company navigated severe supply chain constraints in 2022, managing a backlog of 100,000 pre-orders while launching three vehicles (R1T, R1S, and Amazon commercial van) simultaneously. He details the strategic shift toward the upcoming R2 mid-size SUV, targeting a $40,000–$50,000 price point in 2026, and the leverage gained with suppliers as production scales. Scaringe also discusses Rivian’s charging infrastructure strategy, including the agreement to access Tesla’s network and the expansion of the Rivian Adventure Network, while addressing the broader EV market slowdown and the company’s path to profitability.

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Rivian, Amazon, Tesla, Ford, GM, NVIDIA
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R1T, R1S, R2, Rivian Adventure Network

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