Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Uber will deploy 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 SUVs as robotaxis starting in 2028, with an option for 40,000 more by 2030
This is a game-changer for Rivian: provides crucial capital AND a massive commercial partner, though Rivian now says it won't hit adjusted profitability until 2028 (pushed from 2027)
The R2 robotaxis will be exclusive to Uber's platform in 25 cities across US, Canada, and Europe by 2031, starting with San Francisco and Miami
Rivian unveiled full R2 lineup with pricing: Performance trim at $57,990 (656 hp, 0-60 in 3.6 sec), Premium at $53,990, and base model coming later at starting price of $45,000
First deliveries of the Performance variant begin THIS SPRING - this is crucial for Rivian's survival as a company
The configurator went live March 12th, meaning real orders are happening now - this is no longer vaporware
Musk claims Tesla will have a "widespread" robotaxi network across the US by END OF 2026 - currently only operating in Austin with Model Y vehicles
Cybercab production reportedly starting in April 2026, with sightings all over Austin
Critical date was March 9th when Tesla had to deliver crash data on FSD violations to NHTSA - could determine regulatory approval path
Uber will deploy 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 SUVs as robotaxis starting in 2028, with an option for 40,000 more by 2030
This is a game-changer for Rivian: provides crucial capital AND a massive commercial partner, though Rivian now says it won't hit adjusted profitability until 2028 (pushed from 2027)
The R2 robotaxis will be exclusive to Uber's platform in 25 cities across US, Canada, and Europe by 2031, starting with San Francisco and Miami
Rivian unveiled full R2 lineup with pricing: Performance trim at $57,990 (656 hp, 0-60 in 3.6 sec), Premium at $53,990, and base model coming later at starting price of $45,000
First deliveries of the Performance variant begin THIS SPRING - this is crucial for Rivian's survival as a company
The configurator went live March 12th, meaning real orders are happening now - this is no longer vaporware
Musk claims Tesla will have a "widespread" robotaxi network across the US by END OF 2026 - currently only operating in Austin with Model Y vehicles
Cybercab production reportedly starting in April 2026, with sightings all over Austin
Critical date was March 9th when Tesla had to deliver crash data on FSD violations to NHTSA - could determine regulatory approval path
