Rivian’s R2 just helped it set a new sales record

Rivian sold more electric vehicles than ever in the third quarter, thanks in large part to the launch of its new, more affordable R2 SUV.

The company said Friday morning that it built 19,751 vehicles and delivered 19,248. That’s roughly 45% more than it delivered in the same period last year.

While Rivian didn’t break out how many of those were R2 SUVs, this was the first full quarter of sales of the new vehicle after it launched in June…