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Rivian Automotive
(NASDAQ:RIVN) 

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Rivian Automotive, Inc. develops and manufactures electric adventure vehicles. It offers five-passenger pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles. The company provides electric SUVs and electric pickup vehicles. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Jose, California. It has additional ...

Founded: 2006
IPO Price: $78 (Nov 10, 2021)
CEO: RJ Scaringe  
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Auto Manufacturers

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At a glance:
  • Production and Deliveries Remain Key Near-Term Catalysts: Quarterly production and delivery volumes, along with any revisions to guidance, are central to assessing Rivian’s demand profile and manufacturing execution.
  • Gross Margin Progress Driven by Cost-Down and Mix: Investors are focused on whether Rivian can continue improving gross margin through bill-of-materials reductions, manufacturing efficiency, and favorable vehicle/trim mix.
  • Liquidity and Cash Burn Still in Focus: Rivian’s cash balance, operating cash burn, and capital expenditure requirements remain critical, as the company works to extend runway while scaling operations.
  • R2 Platform Timeline and Capital Intensity: Execution on the upcoming R2 program—including timing, cost targets, and manufacturing readiness—will likely shape expectations for future volume growth and profitability.
  • Competitive EV Landscape and Pricing Pressure: Pricing dynamics across the EV market, incentive levels, and competitive launches can affect Rivian’s margins and demand, making ASP stability and order trends important to watch.
Bull Thesis:
  • Strong Product Demand & Brand Loyalty: Rivian's R1T and R1S vehicles continue to garner strong demand and positive reviews, cultivating a loyal customer base attracted to its unique blend of adventure, utility, and sustainable design, differentiating it in the premium EV market.
  • Amazon EDV Partnership & Commercial Growth: The long-term partnership with Amazon for Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) provides a stable, high-volume revenue stream and validates Rivian's commercial vehicle capabilities, with potential for expansion to other fleet customers beyond Amazon.
  • Improving Cost Structure & Margin Expansion: As production scales and the company integrates more in-house components like the Enduro drive unit, Rivian is demonstrating progress in reducing per-vehicle costs and improving gross margins, paving the way for future profitability.
  • R2 Platform & Future Market Expansion: The upcoming R2 platform, targeting a more accessible price point and broader market segment, is expected to significantly expand Rivian's total addressable market and drive substantial growth beyond its initial premium offerings.
Bear Thesis:
  • Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow & Profitability Concerns: Rivian continues to report significant quarterly losses and negative free cash flow, indicating a long and capital-intensive path to sustained profitability, raising concerns about cash burn rates and the timeline to break-even.
  • Intense Competition & Pricing Pressure: The electric vehicle market is becoming increasingly crowded and competitive, with established automakers and other startups vying for market share, potentially leading to pricing pressure and slower growth for Rivian's premium vehicles.
  • Production Ramp-Up & Supply Chain Execution Risk: While production has improved, scaling manufacturing to achieve economies of scale and meet demand efficiently remains a complex challenge, with potential for supply chain disruptions or operational bottlenecks impacting delivery targets.
  • High Capital Expenditure & Potential for Dilution: Building out manufacturing capacity, developing new platforms (like R2), and expanding infrastructure requires substantial ongoing capital investment, which could necessitate future equity raises and lead to shareholder dilution.
Main Competitors:
  • Tesla, Inc. ($TSLA) (Cybertruck, Model X, Supercharger Network), Competes across the premium EV market with its established brand, extensive charging network, and advanced technology. The upcoming Cybertruck will be a direct competitor to Rivian's R1T, while the Model X competes with the R1S in the premium SUV segment.
  • Ford Motor Company ($F) (F-150 Lightning, E-Transit, Mustang Mach-E), A major legacy automaker directly competing with Rivian in key segments. The F-150 Lightning is a direct rival to the R1T electric pickup, and the E-Transit competes with Rivian's EDV in the electric commercial van market. Ford leverages its vast manufacturing scale and established dealer network.
  • General Motors Company ($GM) (Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, BrightDrop), Another automotive giant challenging Rivian across multiple fronts. The Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Hummer EV directly compete with the R1T and R1S, respectively, while GM's BrightDrop brand is a significant player in the electric commercial delivery van space, competing with Rivian's EDV.
  • Mercedes-Benz Group AG ($MBG) (EQS SUV, EQE SUV, EQG (upcoming)), Competes in the premium and luxury electric SUV market, targeting a similar affluent customer base as Rivian's R1S. With its strong luxury brand heritage and upcoming rugged electric SUVs like the EQG, Mercedes-Benz offers a compelling alternative for high-end EV buyers.
Moat:
Rivian's moat primarily lies in its early mover advantage in the premium electric adventure vehicle segment (R1T, R1S) and its strategic partnership with Amazon for electric delivery vans (EDV). Its vertically integrated approach, proprietary 'skateboard' platform, and focus on outdoor lifestyle branding also differentiate it. However, competition is intensifying rapidly. Legacy automakers like Ford and GM are leveraging their massive scale, manufacturing expertise, and established supply chains to bring compelling electric trucks and vans to market. Tesla, with its brand recognition, charging infrastructure, and technological prowess, remains a formidable competitor across the premium EV landscape. New entrants and luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz are also vying for market share in the high-end SUV segment. Rivian's challenge is to scale production efficiently, maintain its brand identity, and continue innovating amidst a crowded and capital-intensive market.
Income Statements:
Quarterly
Annual
    Unit: USD2025-12-31 2025-09-30 2025-06-30 2025-03-31 2024-12-31 2024-09-30 2024-06-30 2024-03-31 2023-12-31 2023-09-30 2023-06-30 2023-03-31 2022-12-31 2022-09-30 2022-06-30 2022-03-31 2021-12-31 2021-09-30 
                      
      automotive
    839,000,000 1,142,000,000 927,000,000 922,000,000               
      software and services
    447,000,000 416,000,000 376,000,000 318,000,000               
      total revenues
    1,286,000,000 1,558,000,000 1,303,000,000 1,240,000,000               
      total cost of revenues
    1,166,000,000 1,534,000,000 1,509,000,000 1,034,000,000               
      gross profit
    120,000,000 24,000,000 -206,000,000 206,000,000 170,000,000 -392,000,000 -451,000,000 -527,000,000 -606,000,000 -477,000,000 -412,000,000 -535,000,000 -1,000,000,000 -917,000,000 -704,000,000 -502,000,000 -383,000,000 -82,000,000 
      yoy
    -29.41% -106.12% -54.32% -139.09% -128.05% -17.82% 9.47% -1.50% -39.40% -47.98% -41.48% 6.57% 161.10% 1018.29%     
      qoq
    400.00% -111.65% -200.00% 21.18% -143.37% -13.08% -14.42% -13.04% 27.04% 15.78% -22.99% -46.50% 9.05% 30.26% 40.24% 31.07% 367.07%  
      gross margin %
    Infinity% Infinity% -Infinity% Infinity% 21.01% -44.85% -38.95% -43.77% -46.08% -35.68% -36.75% -80.94% -150.83% -171.08% -193.41% -528.42% -709.26% -8200.00% 
      operating expenses
                      
      research and development
    424,000,000 453,000,000 410,000,000 381,000,000 374,000,000 350,000,000 428,000,000 461,000,000 526,000,000 529,000,000 444,000,000 496,000,000 402,000,000 452,000,000 543,000,000 547,000,000 726,000,000 441,000,000 
      selling, general, and administrative
    529,000,000 554,000,000 498,000,000 480,000,000 457,000,000 427,000,000 496,000,000 496,000,000 449,000,000 434,000,000 429,000,000 402,000,000 393,000,000 405,000,000 461,000,000 530,000,000 682,000,000 253,000,000 
      total operating expenses
    953,000,000 1,007,000,000 908,000,000 861,000,000 831,000,000 777,000,000 924,000,000 957,000,000 975,000,000 963,000,000 873,000,000 898,000,000 795,000,000 857,000,000 1,004,000,000 1,077,000,000 2,071,000,000 694,000,000 
      income from operations
    -833,000,000 -983,000,000 -1,114,000,000 -655,000,000 -661,000,000 -1,169,000,000 -1,375,000,000 -1,484,000,000 -1,581,000,000 -1,440,000,000 -1,285,000,000 -1,433,000,000 -1,795,000,000 -1,774,000,000 -1,708,000,000 -1,579,000,000 -2,454,000,000 -776,000,000 
      yoy
    26.02% -15.91% -18.98% -55.86% -58.19% -18.82% 7.00% 3.56% -11.92% -18.83% -24.77% -9.25% -26.85% 128.61%     
      qoq
    -15.26% -11.76% 70.08% -0.91% -43.46% -14.98% -7.35% -6.14% 9.79% 12.06% -10.33% -20.17% 1.18% 3.86% 8.17% -35.66% 216.24%  
      operating margin %
    -Infinity% -Infinity% -Infinity% -Infinity% -81.71% -133.75% -118.74% -123.26% -120.23% -107.70% -114.63% -216.79% -270.74% -330.97% -469.23% -1662.11% -4544.44% -77600.00% 
      interest income
    64,000,000 76,000,000 72,000,000 81,000,000 83,000,000 95,000,000 95,000,000 112,000,000 131,000,000 126,000,000 141,000,000 124,000,000 99,000,000 69,000,000 22,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 
      interest expense
    -64,000,000 -69,000,000 -69,000,000 -72,000,000 -81,000,000 -87,000,000 -75,000,000 -75,000,000 -73,000,000 -55,000,000 -54,000,000 -38,000,000 -33,000,000 -24,000,000 -24,000,000 -22,000,000 -22,000,000 -1,000,000 
      gain on convertible notes
                      
      other income
    32,000,000 -191,000,000 -2,000,000 107,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 -11,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 -1,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 1,000,000 5,000,000 -3,000,000 1,000,000 
      income before income taxes
    -801,000,000 -1,167,000,000 -1,113,000,000 -539,000,000 -740,000,000 -1,100,000,000 -1,456,000,000 -1,445,000,000 -1,521,000,000 -1,367,000,000 -1,195,000,000 -1,348,000,000 -1,723,000,000 -1,723,000,000 -1,709,000,000 -1,593,000,000   
      provision for income taxes
    -3,000,000 1,000,000 -2,000,000 -2,000,000 -3,000,000  -1,000,000 -1,000,000    -1,000,000  -1,000,000 -3,000,000    
      net income
    -804,000,000 -1,166,000,000 -1,115,000,000 -541,000,000 -743,000,000 -1,100,000,000 -1,457,000,000 -1,446,000,000 -1,521,000,000 -1,367,000,000 -1,195,000,000 -1,349,000,000 -1,723,000,000 -1,724,000,000 -1,712,000,000 -1,593,000,000 -2,461,000,000 -1,233,000,000 
      yoy
    8.21% 6.00% -23.47% -62.59% -51.15% -19.53% 21.92% 7.19% -11.72% -20.71% -30.20% -15.32% -29.99% 39.82%     
      qoq
    -31.05% 4.57% 106.10% -27.19% -32.45% -24.50% 0.76% -4.93% 11.27% 14.39% -11.42% -21.71% -0.06% 0.70% 7.47% -35.27% 99.59%  
      net income margin %
    -Infinity% -Infinity% -Infinity% -Infinity% -91.84% -125.86% -125.82% -120.10% -115.67% -102.24% -106.60% -204.08% -259.88% -321.64% -470.33% -1676.84% -4557.41% -123300.00% 
      less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    7,000,000 7,000,000 2,000,000 4,000,000               
      net loss attributable to common stockholders
    -811,000,000 -1,173,000,000 -1,117,000,000 -545,000,000               
      net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted
    -811,000,000 -1,173,000,000 -1,117,000,000 -545,000,000 -744,000,000 -1,100,000,000 -1,457,000,000 -1,446,000,000 -1,521,000,000 -1,367,000,000 -1,195,000,000 -1,349,000,000 -1,723,000,000 -1,724,000,000 -1,712,000,000 -1,593,000,000 -2,461,000,000 -1,233,000,000 
      net income per share
    -0.65 -0.96 -0.97 -0.48 -0.68 -1.08 -1.46 -1.48 -1.59 -1.44 -1.27 -1.45 -1.87 -1.88 -1.89 -1.77 -0.93 -12.21 
      weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
    1,186 1,220 1,155 1,137 1,013 1,014 1,001 978 947 952 942 930 913 918 908 901 204 101 
      *the prior periods have been recast to conform to current period presentation.
                      
      loss on convertible notes
                    17,000,000 -458,000,000 
      *the prior period has been recast to conform to current period presentation.
                      
      revenues
        809,000,000 874,000,000 1,158,000,000 1,204,000,000 1,315,000,000 1,337,000,000 1,121,000,000 661,000,000 663,000,000 536,000,000 364,000,000 95,000,000 54,000,000 1,000,000 
      yoy
        -38.48% -34.63% 3.30% 82.15% 98.34% 149.44% 207.97% 595.79% 1127.78% 53500.00%     
      qoq
        -7.44% -24.53% -3.82% -8.44% -1.65% 19.27% 69.59% -0.30% 23.69% 47.25% 283.16% 75.93% 5300.00%  
      cost of revenues
        1,151,500,000 1,266,000,000 1,609,000,000 1,731,000,000 1,921,000,000 1,814,000,000 1,533,000,000 1,196,000,000 1,663,000,000 1,453,000,000 1,068,000,000 597,000,000 437,000,000 83,000,000 
      fair value gain on convertible note
        -7,500,000 60,000,000             
      fair value loss on convertible note
          -90,000,000            
      income before provision for income taxes
                    -556,750,000 -1,233,000,000 
    Balance Sheets:
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        assets
                        
        current assets:
                        
        cash and cash equivalents
      3,579,000,000 4,441,000,000 4,812,000,000 4,693,000,000 5,294,000,000 5,396,000,000 5,763,000,000 5,979,000,000 7,857,000,000 7,941,000,000 9,260,000,000 11,244,000,000 11,568,000,000 13,272,000,000 14,923,000,000 16,432,000,000 18,133,000,000 5,156,000,000 
        short-term investments
      2,503,000,000 2,647,000,000 2,696,000,000 2,485,000,000 2,406,000,000 1,343,000,000 2,104,000,000 1,879,000,000 1,511,000,000 1,192,000,000 942,000,000        
        accounts receivable
      555,000,000 203,000,000 254,000,000 412,000,000 443,000,000 217,000,000 249,000,000 389,000,000 161,000,000 237,000,000 342,000,000 157,000,000 102,000,000 106,000,000 62,000,000 22,000,000 26,000,000  
        inventory
      1,594,000,000 1,638,000,000 2,103,000,000 2,589,000,000 2,248,000,000 2,680,000,000 2,583,000,000 2,797,000,000 2,620,000,000 2,530,000,000 2,161,000,000 1,823,000,000 1,348,000,000 949,000,000 655,000,000 494,000,000 274,000,000 126,000,000 
        other current assets
      361,000,000 346,000,000 255,000,000 215,000,000 192,000,000 201,000,000 258,000,000 270,000,000 164,000,000 186,000,000 156,000,000 126,000,000 112,000,000 97,000,000 92,000,000 98,000,000 126,000,000 63,000,000 
        total current assets
      8,592,000,000 9,275,000,000 10,120,000,000 10,394,000,000 10,583,000,000 9,837,000,000 10,957,000,000 11,314,000,000 12,313,000,000 12,086,000,000 12,861,000,000 13,350,000,000 13,130,000,000 14,424,000,000 15,732,000,000 17,046,000,000 18,559,000,000 5,345,000,000 
        property, plant, and equipment
      5,119,000,000 4,837,000,000 4,421,000,000 4,104,000,000 3,965,000,000 3,819,000,000 3,801,000,000 3,830,000,000 3,874,000,000 3,810,000,000 3,861,000,000 3,826,000,000 3,758,000,000 3,668,000,000 3,526,000,000 3,396,000,000 3,183,000,000 2,856,000,000 
        operating lease assets
      571,000,000 552,000,000 493,000,000 461,000,000 416,000,000 397,000,000 387,000,000 379,000,000 356,000,000 345,000,000 325,000,000 325,000,000 330,000,000 291,000,000 286,000,000 270,000,000 228,000,000 195,000,000 
        other non-current assets
      582,000,000 553,000,000 563,000,000 546,000,000 446,000,000 209,000,000 209,000,000 211,000,000 235,000,000 215,000,000 180,000,000 690,000,000 658,000,000 640,000,000 627,000,000 585,000,000 324,000,000  
        total assets
      14,864,000,000 15,217,000,000 15,597,000,000 15,505,000,000 15,410,000,000 14,262,000,000 15,354,000,000 15,734,000,000 16,778,000,000 16,456,000,000 17,227,000,000 18,191,000,000 17,876,000,000 19,023,000,000 20,171,000,000 21,297,000,000 22,294,000,000 8,488,000,000 
        liabilities and stockholders' equity
                        
        current liabilities:
                        
        accounts payable
      595,000,000 554,000,000 489,000,000 713,000,000 499,000,000 617,000,000 769,000,000 1,019,000,000 981,000,000 1,134,000,000 1,007,000,000 984,000,000 1,000,000,000 828,000,000 732,000,000 571,000,000 483,000,000 417,000,000 
        accrued liabilities
      1,438,000,000 1,388,000,000 1,017,000,000 945,000,000 835,000,000 887,000,000 895,000,000 1,018,000,000 1,145,000,000 1,116,000,000 943,000,000 996,000,000 1,154,000,000 1,026,000,000 777,000,000 746,000,000 667,000,000 540,000,000 
        current portion of deferred revenues, lease liabilities, and other liabilities
      1,660,000,000 1,483,000,000 1,437,000,000 1,130,000,000 917,000,000              
        total current liabilities
      3,693,000,000 3,425,000,000 2,943,000,000 2,788,000,000 2,251,000,000 1,933,000,000 2,086,000,000 2,401,000,000 2,487,000,000 2,624,000,000 2,274,000,000 2,269,000,000 2,424,000,000 2,109,000,000 1,753,000,000 1,524,000,000 1,313,000,000 1,047,000,000 
        long-term debt
      4,440,000,000 4,438,000,000 4,436,000,000 4,443,000,000 4,441,000,000 5,468,000,000 5,526,000,000 4,433,000,000 4,431,000,000 2,720,000,000         
        non-current lease liabilities
      551,000,000 529,000,000 462,000,000 426,000,000 379,000,000 361,000,000 351,000,000 345,000,000 324,000,000 319,000,000 305,000,000 303,000,000 311,000,000 277,000,000 275,000,000 256,000,000 218,000,000  
        other non-current liabilities
      1,586,000,000 1,741,000,000 1,677,000,000 1,618,000,000 1,777,000,000 601,000,000 573,000,000 486,000,000 395,000,000 241,000,000 216,000,000 161,000,000 111,000,000 71,000,000 47,000,000 30,000,000 23,000,000 5,000,000 
        total liabilities
      10,270,000,000 10,133,000,000 9,518,000,000 9,275,000,000 8,848,000,000 8,363,000,000 8,536,000,000 7,665,000,000 7,637,000,000 5,904,000,000 5,513,000,000 5,449,000,000 4,077,000,000 3,686,000,000 3,303,000,000 3,037,000,000 2,780,000,000 4,201,000,000 
        commitments and contingencies
                        
        stockholders' equity:
                        
        preferred stock, 0.001 par value...
                        
        common stock, 0.001 par value...
      1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000  
        additional paid-in capital
      31,508,000,000 31,198,000,000 31,028,000,000 30,072,000,000 29,866,000,000 28,455,000,000 28,279,000,000 28,070,000,000 27,695,000,000 27,590,000,000 27,383,000,000 27,217,000,000 26,926,000,000 26,743,000,000 26,547,000,000 26,226,000,000 25,887,000,000 306,000,000 
        accumulated deficit
      -26,951,000,000 -26,140,000,000 -24,967,000,000 -23,850,000,000 -23,305,000,000 -22,561,000,000 -21,461,000,000 -20,004,000,000 -18,558,000,000 -17,037,000,000 -15,670,000,000 -14,475,000,000 -13,126,000,000 -11,403,000,000 -9,679,000,000 -7,967,000,000 -6,374,000,000 -3,913,000,000 
        accumulated other comprehensive income
      8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000  -4,000,000 4,000,000 -1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000          
        noncontrolling interest
      28,000,000 18,000,000 11,000,000 8,000,000 4,000,000              
        total stockholders' equity
      4,594,000,000 5,084,000,000 6,079,000,000 6,230,000,000 6,562,000,000 5,899,000,000 6,818,000,000 8,069,000,000 9,141,000,000 10,552,000,000 11,714,000,000 12,742,000,000 13,799,000,000 15,337,000,000 16,868,000,000 18,260,000,000   
        total liabilities and stockholders' equity
      14,864,000,000 15,217,000,000 15,597,000,000 15,505,000,000 15,410,000,000 14,262,000,000 15,354,000,000 15,734,000,000 16,778,000,000 16,456,000,000 17,227,000,000 18,191,000,000 17,876,000,000 19,023,000,000 20,171,000,000 21,297,000,000   
        liabilities and stockholders’ equity
                        
        accumulated other comprehensive loss
         -1,000,000      -2,000,000  -1,000,000 -2,000,000 -4,000,000 -1,000,000    
        liabilities and equity
                        
        current portion of lease liabilities and other current liabilities
           429,000,000 422,000,000 364,000,000 361,000,000 374,000,000 324,000,000 289,000,000 270,000,000 255,000,000 152,000,000 126,000,000 89,000,000 42,000,000 
        non-current portion of long-term debt
                2,718,000,000 2,716,000,000 1,231,000,000 1,229,000,000 1,228,000,000 1,227,000,000 1,226,000,000  
        customer deposits
                    92,000,000 81,000,000 74,000,000 48,000,000 
        liabilities, contingently redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders’ (deficit) equity
                        
        current portion of long-term debt
                        
        contingently redeemable convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value...
                       7,894,000,000 
        stockholders' (deficit) equity:
                        
        total stockholders' (deficit) equity
                      19,514,000,000  
        total liabilities, contingently redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders' (deficit) equity
                      22,294,000,000  
        consolidated statements of operations
                        
        other assets
                       92,000,000 
        liabilities, contingently redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders’ deficit
                        
        convertible notes
                       2,958,000,000 
        long-term lease liabilities
                       191,000,000 
        stockholders' deficit:
                        
        total stockholders' deficit
                       -3,607,000,000 
        total liabilities, contingently redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders' deficit
                       8,488,000,000 
      Cashflow Statements:
      Quarterly
      Annual
        Unit: USD2025-12-31 2025-09-30 2025-06-30 2025-03-31 2024-12-31 2024-09-30 2024-06-30 2024-03-31 2023-12-31 2023-09-30 2023-06-30 2023-03-31 2022-12-31 2022-09-30 2022-06-30 2022-03-31 2021-12-31 
                         
          cash flows from operating activities:
                         
          net loss
        -804,000,000 -1,166,000,000 -1,115,000,000 -541,000,000 -743,000,000 -1,100,000,000 -1,457,000,000 -1,446,000,000 -1,521,000,000 -1,367,000,000 -1,195,000,000 -1,349,000,000 -1,723,000,000 -1,724,000,000 -1,712,000,000 -1,593,000,000 -2,461,000,000 
          depreciation and amortization
        201,000,000 187,000,000 196,000,000 200,000,000 218,000,000 259,000,000 274,000,000 280,000,000 270,000,000 256,000,000 223,000,000 188,000,000 199,000,000 174,000,000 161,000,000 118,000,000 113,000,000 
          stock-based compensation expense
        190,000,000 174,000,000 189,000,000 188,000,000 154,000,000 111,000,000 194,000,000 233,000,000 215,000,000 242,000,000 181,000,000 183,000,000  293,000,000 242,000,000 317,000,000  
          gain on equity method investment
        -101,000,000              
          loss on convertible notes
                        -17,000,000 
          other non-cash activities
        -11,000,000 -46,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 -57,000,000 30,000,000 2,000,000 53,000,000 69,000,000 39,000,000 5,000,000 2,000,000 -5,000,000 24,000,000 16,000,000 47,000,000 12,000,000 
          changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                         
          accounts receivable
        -379,000,000 78,000,000 158,000,000 31,000,000 -225,000,000 31,000,000 140,000,000 -228,000,000 76,000,000 104,000,000 -184,000,000 -55,000,000 6,000,000 -45,000,000 -41,000,000 4,000,000  
          inventory
        11,000,000 403,000,000 472,000,000 -364,000,000 515,000,000 -83,000,000 310,000,000 -435,000,000 -133,000,000 -281,000,000 -409,000,000 -781,000,000 -454,000,000 -583,000,000 -253,000,000 -367,000,000 -212,000,000 
          other assets
        35,000,000 -64,000,000 24,000,000 14,000,000 -180,000,000 22,000,000 18,000,000 -81,000,000          
          accounts payable and accrued liabilities
        83,000,000 368,000,000 -214,000,000 334,000,000 -233,000,000 -82,000,000 -370,000,000 113,000,000 -115,000,000 204,000,000 -6,000,000 22,000,000 144,000,000 58,000,000 220,000,000 201,000,000  
          deferred revenues
        8,000,000 92,000,000                
          other liabilities
        -15,000,000 -10,000,000 -28,000,000 47,000,000 35,000,000 142,000,000 92,000,000          
          net cash from operating activities
        -681,000,000 26,000,000 64,000,000 -188,000,000 1,183,000,000 -876,000,000 -754,000,000 -1,269,000,000 -1,107,000,000 -877,000,000 -1,361,000,000 -1,521,000,000 -1,446,000,000 -1,368,000,000 -1,204,000,000 -1,034,000,000 -1,086,000,000 
          cash flows from investing activities:
                         
          purchases of equity securities and short-term investments
        -635,000,000 -629,000,000                
          sales of equity securities and short-term investments
        1,000,000                 
          maturities of short-term investments
        776,000,000 677,000,000 810,000,000 717,000,000 857,000,000 1,025,000,000 1,121,000,000 550,000,000 700,000,000         
          capital expenditures
        -463,000,000 -447,000,000 -462,000,000 -338,000,000 -327,000,000 -277,000,000 -283,000,000 -254,000,000 -298,000,000 -190,000,000 -255,000,000 -283,000,000 -294,000,000 -298,000,000 -359,000,000 -418,000,000 
          free cash flows
        -1,144,000,000 -421,000,000 -398,000,000 -526,000,000 856,000,000 -1,153,000,000 -1,037,000,000 -1,523,000,000 -1,405,000,000 -1,067,000,000 -1,616,000,000 -1,804,000,000 -1,740,000,000 -1,666,000,000 -1,563,000,000 -1,452,000,000 -1,086,000,000 
          net cash from investing activities
        -321,000,000 -393,000,000 -706,000,000 -408,000,000 -1,386,000,000 501,000,000 -489,000,000 -606,000,000 -603,000,000 -432,000,000 -1,193,000,000 -283,000,000 -294,000,000 -298,000,000 -359,000,000 -418,000,000 -456,000,000 
          cash flows from financing activities:
                         
          proceeds from stock-based compensation programs
        27,000,000 -2,000,000                
          proceeds from issuance of capital stock
             2,000,000    3,000,000    1,000,000 4,000,000 
          proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
                       
          repayments of long-term debt
                       
          proceeds from issuance of convertible notes
              1,710,000,000 1,485,000,000     
          proceeds from funding of 50% interest in rivian and volkswagen group technologies, llc
                         
          proceeds from funding of 46.5% interest in mind robotics, inc.
                         
          purchase of capped call options
                         
          other financing activities
        -1,000,000 -27,000,000 -9,000,000 -2,000,000 -1,000,000 -4,000,000 -3,000,000 -10,000,000 -2,000,000 -3,000,000      
          net cash from financing activities
        139,000,000 -3,000,000 756,000,000 -6,000,000 104,000,000 4,000,000 1,030,000,000 -2,000,000 1,621,000,000 -8,000,000 32,000,000 1,485,000,000 37,000,000 6,000,000   14,760,000,000 
          effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
        1,000,000 -1,000,000 5,000,000 1,000,000   -3,000,000 -1,000,000     2,000,000 -3,000,000    
          net change in cash
        -862,000,000 -371,000,000 119,000,000 -601,000,000 -102,000,000 -367,000,000 -216,000,000 -1,878,000,000 -84,000,000 -1,319,000,000 -2,520,000,000 -319,000,000 -1,701,000,000 -1,663,000,000 -1,508,000,000 -1,452,000,000 13,218,000,000 
          cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—beginning of period
        5,294,000,000 7,857,000,000 12,099,000,000 18,423,000,000 
          cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of period
        -862,000,000 -371,000,000 119,000,000 4,693,000,000 -102,000,000 -367,000,000 -216,000,000 5,979,000,000 -84,000,000 -1,319,000,000 -2,520,000,000 11,780,000,000 -1,701,000,000 -1,663,000,000 -1,508,000,000 16,971,000,000 13,218,000,000 
          supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
                         
          cash paid for interest
                        1,000,000 
          supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
                         
          capital expenditures included in liabilities
        -6,000,000 47,000,000 29,000,000 423,000,000 54,000,000 4,000,000 -18,000,000 383,000,000 -16,000,000 52,000,000 5,000,000 333,000,000 -10,000,000 16,000,000 -48,000,000 406,000,000 -14,000,000 
          capital stock issued to settle bonuses
        47,000,000 179,000,000 137,000,000      
          conversion of convertible notes
                         
          *the prior periods have been recast to conform to current period presentation.
                         
          right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
         90,000,000 61,000,000 73,000,000  35,000,000 35,000,000 52,000,000  39,000,000 16,000,000 11,000,000  20,000,000 30,000,000 54,000,000  
          *the prior period has been recast to conform to current period presentation.
                         
          sales of short-term investments
          53,000,000 48,000,000              
          deferred revenue
           59,000,000              
          purchases of short-term investments
           -835,000,000 -1,916,000,000 -247,000,000 -1,327,000,000 -902,000,000          
          proceeds from issuance of capital stock including employee stock purchase plan
           3,000,000 27,000,000 4,000,000   22,000,000 2,000,000   37,000,000 7,000,000    
          inventory lcnrv write-downs and losses on firm purchase commitments
             -39,000,000 -97,000,000 150,000,000          
          proceeds from funding of 50% interest in rivian and vw group technology, llc
                         
          fair value loss on convertible note
             -60,000,000            
          other expenses
                         
          other current assets
                -18,000,000 -33,000,000 -11,000,000 -15,000,000 -17,000,000 7,000,000 11,000,000  
          other non-current assets
                -17,000,000 -29,000,000 -20,000,000 -18,000,000 -8,000,000 5,000,000 -13,000,000 -6,000,000 -2,000,000 
          other current liabilities
                -21,000,000 41,000,000 38,000,000 15,000,000 7,000,000 45,000,000 19,000,000 33,000,000 38,000,000 
          other non-current liabilities
                77,000,000 38,000,000 48,000,000 54,000,000 44,000,000 25,000,000 26,000,000 6,000,000  
          proceeds from share issuance upon initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs
                         
          conversion of convertible preferred stock
                         
          inventory lcnrv charge and losses on firm purchase commitments
                         
          purchase of short-term investments
                 -467,000,000        
          inventory write-downs and losses on firm purchase commitments
                  -9,000,000 229,000,000 224,000,000 395,000,000 113,000,000 188,000,000  
          stock-based compensation
                         
          proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of discount and debt issuance costs
                         
          principal payments and other financing activities
                    -1,000,000 -1,000,000 -1,000,000  
          warrants issuance
                         
          customer deposits
                      11,000,000 7,000,000 26,000,000 
          write-down of inventory
                        64,000,000 
          amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs
                         
          current assets
                         
          payables and accrued liabilities
                         
          non-current liabilities
                         
          decrease in note receivable due from affiliate
                         
          capital expenditures—property, plant, and equipment
                         
          capital expenditures—intangible assets
                         
          proceeds from sale of fixed assets
                         
          debt issuance costs
                         
          principal payments on long-term debt
                         
          principal payments under finance lease obligations
                         
          supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
                         
          supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
                         
          issuance of warrants