Electric truck maker Rivian was set to launch the R1T pickup truck later this year, but now because of the coronavirus it will reportedly delay the launch until 2021.

According to a company memo sent to customers on April 1, obtained by WEEK, an ABC affiliate located in East Peoria, Illinois, Rivian said that COVID-19 has caused some delays of the R1T and depending on the “extent of the impact” from the virus the exact delivery date of the electric pickup truck has not been determined

Rivian told its customers that they will be the first to know about any new developments related to the R1T.

The Chicago Tribune also confirmed the news with Rivian telling the news outlet, “It will be 2021.”

Rivian closed all of its facilities in March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to its workers. Rivian’s production site is located in Normal, Illinois.

It was unclear at the time of writing if the launch of the R1S electric SUV would also be delayed. The R1S was slated for delivery in early 2021.

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Rivian's R1T, an all-electric pick up truck is displayed at the Amazon booth during CES 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and features about 4,500 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 170,000 attendees. Getty Images/David Becker
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