# EV Startup

Suspension of Disbelief: NHTSA Probe into Rivian Highlights the Perils of Scaling Premium EVs

US safety regulators have opened an investigation into nearly 115,000 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles over concerns regarding rear suspension stability. This probe poses a significant reputational and financial risk to the EV maker as it struggles to scale production and maintain its premium brand image.