For many automakers the current market is clear as mud. 

Production shifts are being proposed as tariffs are hitting their supply chains, and pricing and buyer behavior are such a question mark that some have withdrawn their full year forecasts.

But one EV brand may have had the foresight to get ahead of the drama.

Carscoops recently reported that Rivian has been quietly amassing a “secret stockpile” of key components since before the 2024 election.

They say that, because of this “refreshingly proactive strategy,” the California-based company is now sitting on a sizable stockpile of batteries.