Rivian Shares Tumble as Legacy Automakers Rev up EV Targets

Rivian Shares Tumble as Legacy Automakers Rev up EV Targets
A Rivian electric truck is seen, as it drives through 44th Street in Times Square, New York City, N.Y., on Nov. 10, 2021. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
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Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. briefly fell below their IPO price on Thursday in a broader selloff among electric vehicle (EV) makers as the race for market share intensifies with legacy companies ramping up EV production.

Rivian shares fell as much as 16.5 percent to $75.13, slipping below the debut price of $78 for the first time. They pared losses and were trading down 5 percent at $85.66 in mid-day trading.