Rivian

RIVN

Market cap $21B

One of these stocks could become the next Tesla. The other could revolutionize global energy.

Tesla has shown how big EV stocks can become. This small EV stock has huge growth potential in 2026 and beyond.

Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Tesla remains a promising growth story. Other EV stocks also offer compelling value.

Rivian will unveil new self-driving features next month. Shares trade at a deep discount to Tesla.

Shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) gained 3.06% over the past five trading sessions after losing 9.21% the five prior.

Rivian Automotive shares briefly surged higher earlier this month following a well-received earnings release. Rivian reported a gross profit in the third quarter, but a key driver of that strong result was a temporary -- and now-absent -- tailwind.

Rivian's stock has fallen 92% from its 2021 all-time high. It faces a challenging market for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers due to waning federal support.

Rivian and Volkswagen's joint venture has been a massive development for investors. RV Tech's software stack could eventually be sold to third parties.

Rivian has made consistent and substantial progress on gross profit since 2024. The joint venture with Volkswagen could end up being more lucrative than once thought.