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Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian Responds to Strong Demand with Increased Production

  • Posted on November 9, 2023
  • Business
  • By Arijit Dutta
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Rivian, a prominent player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, announced an increase in its production forecast on Tuesday, November 7, in response to the growing demand for its electric trucks and SUVs. The company is set to produce an additional 2,000 vehicles this year, bringing the new target to 54,000 units.

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Rivian, a prominent player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, announced an increase in its production forecast on Tuesday, November 7, in response to the growing demand for its electric trucks and SUVs. The company is set to produce an additional 2,000 vehicles this year, bringing the new target to 54,000 units.

This optimistic outlook is a testament to the surging demand for electric vehicles in the market, even as the EV industry grapples with two significant challenges. The first challenge is the adverse impact of higher inflation on consumer purchasing power. This has led to price cuts by market leader Tesla in an attempt to stimulate demand. Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, recently expressed concerns about the effects of high-interest rates on potential car buyers.

In contrast, smaller rival Lucid has revised its production forecast downward, causing a 4% drop in its shares. Lucid now anticipates producing up to 8,500 vehicles this year, down from its initial projection of over 10,000 units.

Rivian's CEO noted his surprise at how other players in the industry have scaled back their production targets. He is worried that this trend could create a "vacuum of products" in the EV market. Analysts speculate that Rivian, despite facing supply chain challenges, is showing resilience and may be on the path to recovery.

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To avoid the need for price reductions, Rivian has shifted some production processes in-house, reducing its reliance on external suppliers and lowering costs. Notably, the company's higher-priced SUVs have seen stronger sales compared to its lower-priced R1T pickup truck, leading to an increase in the average selling price of its vehicles.

Additionally, Rivian disclosed its plans to terminate its exclusivity agreement with Amazon for its electric delivery vans. This move will open up opportunities for a broader customer base worldwide.

In the third quarter, Rivian reported revenue of just over $1.3 billion, in line with market estimates, and managed to narrow its quarterly losses compared to the previous year. This signifies the company's commitment to sustaining growth amid the evolving EV landscape.

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