We’re excited to share that our Founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, has been named EV Influencer of the Year in TopGear.com’s EV Awards 2026. This recognition highlights RJ’s visionary leadership as Rivian redefines the electric vehicle landscape with its highly anticipated mid-size SUV, R2, which will begin deliveries this spring.
Read the feature in the Apple News+ edition of Top Gear magazine hereOpens in new tab and be sure to also check out Jason’s reviewOpens in new tab of the dual-motor AWD launch variant he tested during our R2 pre-production media drive event in February.
“It’s incredible to be recognized by Top Gear at such a pivotal moment in the R2 launch journey. This award is a testament to the entire Rivian team for their passion and their relentless focus on bringing this vehicle to life. I couldn't be more excited to introduce the Rivian brand to a broader audience and to see R2 in customer hands soon.”
— RJ Scaringe, Rivian Founder and CEO
This award serves as a reminder of why our mission is more important than ever. We can't wait to get people behind the wheel of R2 and show the world what the next chapter of Rivian looks like.
