R2 and R3 have very good design and priced well but 2026 is a bit too far away. By that time, Tesla would've improved their design and margin even more, not to

R2 and R3 have very good design and priced well but 2026 is a bit too far away. By that time, Tesla would've improved their design and margin even more, not to mention traditional OEMs catching up, because that EV price segment is where others are "today". On top of that, Rivian needs to survive till 2026. Now, if they start deliveries in 6 months, it will be a runaway hit.