Rivian Automotive (RIVN) investor relations material

Product and technology roadmap

• R1 established a strong market presence, with R1S leading premium electric SUV sales in North America and California.

• R2 targets a larger addressable market, integrating next-gen electrical architecture and advanced autonomy.

• In-house development of autonomy hardware and software enables nimble, end-to-end solutions, differentiating from OEMs relying on third-party tech.

• Gen 2 platform and Universal Hands-Free (UHF) system launched, covering 3.5 million U.S. miles, with point-to-point autonomy demos underway.

• R2 and future models will leverage a robust sensor suite, including LiDAR, enhancing data quality and autonomy capabilities.

Financial outlook and profitability

• R2 is expected to drive significant operational efficiencies and expand the addressable market, aiming for positive gross profit margins by end of 2026.

• Normal, Illinois plant can scale to over 215,000 units annually, supporting profitability for R2, R1, and commercial vans.

• R2 designed for material cost reductions, targeting roughly half the bill of materials of R1 while maintaining quality.

• Georgia plant will support mid-size platform production, enable exports to Europe, and accommodate future variants.

• Ended 2025 with $6.1B cash; expects $2B from Volkswagen in 2026 and will utilize DOE loans for Georgia expansion.

Software, services, and partnerships

• Software and services revenue reached $1.6B in 2025, with 60% growth expected, driven by JV and new paid subscriptions like Autonomy+.

• FleetOS and Connect+ offerings, along with maintenance, insurance, and remarketing, enhance lifetime customer value.

• $5.8B joint venture with Volkswagen highlights potential for licensing technology and electrical architecture to other OEMs.

• Only two Western OEMs, including Rivian, have zonal electrical architecture, positioning for future industry partnerships.

• In-house RAP1 chip, launching in R2, is designed for advanced autonomy and could be offered to other manufacturers.