--- title: "Rivian R3X Is ‘a Couple of Years Away.’ RJ Scaringe Gave Us the First Real Timeline" date: "2026-06-10" modified: "2026-06-10" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-r3x-is-a-couple-of-years-away-rj-scaringe-gave-us-the-first-real-timeline" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Rivian News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" --- # Rivian R3X Is ‘a Couple of Years Away.’ RJ Scaringe Gave Us the First Real Timeline ![Rivian R3X]() *\Kristin Shaw\* [Rivian]() CEO RJ Scaringe has told me countless times over the years that he doesn't believe Americans are anti-EV. Rather, he believes there simply aren't that many compelling choices to choose from in the EV space today. While I'm unsure whether that theory is true or not, one thing is certain: the number of enthusiasts that ask me when [the Rivian R3X]() is coming seems to never end. And these gas-loving non-EV enthusiast people hail from all walks of life. In Park City, Utah, in an exclusive interview on the [latest episode of *The Drivecast*]() upon being asked when [the R3X]() is coming Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said, "they’ll come" quickly followed by "it’s a couple of years away." Listen to the entire conversation starting at the moment Scaringe confirms the R3X is indeed coming and the timeline below. Scaringe noted, "We have we, well, Rivian has a really clear idea on timeline," but also said "We just haven’t announced it yet." Chatter across the Internet from Threads and Bluesky to X and Reddit is filled with people posting comments along the lines of, "I hope Rivian makes it long enough for the R3X to get here." Whether Scaringe's black-and-white commitment that the R3X is coming is enough to calm those nerves is unclear. But Scaringe did say, "But they’ll come. Yeah, they’re coming." It's not your imagination that Rivian hasn't committed to when exactly the R3X will arrive. But we got a solid hint and glimmer of hope as Scaringe said, "We just haven’t announced the date. You know, it’s a couple of years away." A couple means two, and would tie right into the Georgia factory coming online to ramp production of both the [mass-market R2](), which is launching right now, and the even less expensive R3. To date, unlike a laundry list of automakers, Rivian has delivered every single product, albeit not feature, pretty much on time, on budget, and as promised. A truly incredible and notable feat. And now we have a timeline target for the R3X. Mark your calendars. *Got a tip about future product? Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()