Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns

Rivian Automotive Inc. is reworking a key element of its vehicle doors after employees and customers raised concerns over potential safety issues with the current design, according to people familiar with the matter.

Rivian plans to incorporate a manual release that’s more clearly visible and located near the electrically powered interior handles in the rear doors of its next-generation SUV, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. The new lower-cost model line known as R2 is slated for deliveries to begin in the first half of 2026.