Where Will Rivian Stock Be in 5 Years?

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) is racing to scale production and capture the mid-market electric vehicle (EV) space. Backed by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Volkswagen (OTC: VWAGY), and federal support, it faces heavy losses but massive potential. Should investors buy, hold, or wait? Discover the catalysts and risks shaping Rivian's next chapter.

*Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 2, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 4, 2025.

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