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Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings

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The EV maker will begin building its new R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois facility to accelerate the launch. Meanwhile, Rivian (RIVN) is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. All will have over 300 miles (483 km) of range.

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Rivian aims for 155,000 of its $45,000 R2 electric SUVs in Illinois

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Just after the reveal of its more affordable R2, R3, and R3X models in March, Rivian announced plans to rejigger its production capacity at its existing plant in Illinois, to accommodate the R2 electric SUV at that plant instead of an even larger one in Georgia that remains on the drawing board.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 looks big and bold after the three-row electric SUV was spotted testing [Video]

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Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV was spotted testing, revealing its large body and sleek design. Hyundai’s electric SUV was the sixth top-selling EV in the US last year with almost 34,000 models delivered. Hyundai’s electric SUV seemed more sloped and less boxy than the EV9. billion EV Metaplant in Georgia.

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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?

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The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2S in prototype form Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will arrive with a proposition unlike any EV yet: A boxy silhouette, rugged off-road chops, a range easily topping 300 miles, and a target price effectively below today’s average new-vehicle price, regardless of the fuel.

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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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Hyundai says EVs are ‘top priority’ in the US with massive $7.6B Metaplant opening soon

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billion Metaplant wraps up in Georgia. For now, electric vehicles are the top priority,” Hyundai’s leader added while at an event organized by Georgia Governor Briant Kemp. They are also some of the fastest charging (10% to 80% in 18 minutes) and long-range models (up to 361 miles EPA-est range) on the market.

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Rivian unveils R2 electric SUV: surprises with cheaper price and a ‘one more thing’

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Rivian has unveiled the R2 electric SUV, its next-generation electric vehicle, and there were a few surprises despite some leaks before the unveiling. Rivian announced over 300 miles (483 km) of range for all variants, which will include single motor RWD, dual motor AWD and tri-motor AWD. new vehicle programs.

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