Uber Wants 50,000 Rivians. Here's Why Robotaxis, Not EVs, Might Be Rivian's Biggest Opportunity.

Uber plans to deploy at least 10,000 autonomous Rivian R2 vehicles with options for 40,000 more beginning in 2030, and will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031. This robotaxi opportunity could provide Rivian with higher-margin software revenue and a ready-made deployment network, potentially transforming the company beyond traditional EV manufacturing. However, Rivian must first prove it can achieve level 4 autonomy and profitably scale production.