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Rivian’s First Quarter Stumbles Amidst Weakening Demand

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Rivian’s Rough Start to 2025 Makes Tesla’s Q1 Look Tame

Tesla’s first-quarter dip may have raised eyebrows, but Rivian’s Q1 results are hitting a lot harder. The EV maker reported 8,640 vehicle deliveries for the first three months of 2025, a sharp 36 percent drop compared to Q1 2024. That figure came in below Wall Street’s estimate of 9,000 units, further shaking investor confidence.

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