Rivian to cut over 600 jobs as EV demand flags after tax credits expire:
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Rivian Cuts Jobs Amid Falling Electric Vehicle SalesOver 600 workers, or 4.5% of Rivian’s staff, are laid off due to weaker EV demand after U.S. federal tax credits ended in September 2025.
Key FactsOct 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Rivian is reducing its workforce by more than 600 employees as demand for electric vehicles declines.
- The expiration of a $7,500 U.S. federal tax credit has increased prices and is expected to reduce sales throughout 2025.
- Layoffs are part of a consolidation in service, sales, and marketing departments, with plans to hire a new chief marketing officer.
- Focus is placed on improving manufacturing efficiency and launching the more affordable R2 model to reach new customer segments.
These are not changes that were made lightly.— CEO RJ Scaringe in an email to staff regarding the upcoming layoffs.
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