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Rivian CEO warns carmakers on EV investment

Published Friday, June 26, 2026 · Updated June 27

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Rivian's CEO has issued a warning to carmakers, urging them to accelerate their transition to electric vehicles and invest heavily in software development for future survival. This comes as Rivian itself reported a $3.6bn loss in 2025 due to significant investments in new platforms and autonomous driving technology.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Rivian lost $3.6bn in 2025 due to heavy investment in its R2 platform and autonomous driving capabilities.
  • Rivian's CEO warned carmakers about the urgent need to transition to electric vehicles and invest in software for their future survival.
  • The CEO cautioned against prioritizing short-term profit motives, highlighting the environmental and technological risks of delaying the shift to EVs.

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Urgency of EV Transition
  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the urgency for carmakers to transition to electric vehicles and invest in software, framing it as a critical choice for future survival against short-term profit motives and highlighting the environmental and technological risks of delaying this shift.

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