Rivian says it is laying off hundreds of workers as the electric vehicle maker begins scaling after the start of R2 deliveries and continues efforts to reach profitability. Multiple outlets report that the layoffs involve less than 2% of Rivian’s workforce, with the company describing the move as part of a restructuring aimed at improving its path to sustainable, profitable growth. TechCrunch and others add that the restructuring is intended to help the company scale efficiently, while Rivian has also recently adjusted its timing for achieving profitability to support investments in autonomy. According to a company spokesperson cited by The Next Web, the cuts affect teams in service and customer-related roles. The reporting also links the workforce reduction to the period shortly after R2 deliveries begin reaching customers. Business Insider similarly frames the layoffs as part of Rivian’s broader effort to narrow losses as it transitions into a phase focused on reducing costs and scaling operations. Rivian did not provide further detail in the summaries beyond the small percentage of its workforce impacted and the restructuring rationale.