Rivian has laid off about 140 employees, which constitutes around 1% of its total workforce, in an effort to streamline operations ahead of the anticipated launch of its R2 SUV in 2026. Most of the layoffs affected the manufacturing team, with company representatives stating that the decision was made to address process inefficiencies. Rivian has urged affected staff members to apply for other roles within the company. This move reflects Rivian's broader trend of workforce reductions to optimize its operations.
Rivian is laying off 140 employees, about 1% of its workforce, in preparation for the R2 SUV launch set for 2026 to improve operational efficiency.
The layoffs primarily target the manufacturing team, with the company aiming to eliminate roles that are perceived as creating process inefficiencies ahead of the R2 launch.
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