Rivian's ability to rope in investors and convince them of the future, in hopes it'll improve the company's stock price and valuation, will face a tougher road. That's because 2025 brings the company and its investors zero new vehicle launches -- those won't come until 2026.

It’s helping both of their stocks. Tesla plans to launch a self-driving robotaxi service at the end of 2025. Alphabet’s self-driving robotaxi company Waymo already operates in four cities—Phoenix, Los Angeles,

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)’s Cybertruck discounts are bad news for the stock price. The company announced a series of discounts in early January that suggest tepid demand in what should be a growth driver.

From an operational standpoint, both Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) had choppy years in 2024. However, Tesla's stock skyrocketed higher, while Rivian saw its shares finish the year much lower,