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Rivian owners can use Tesla Superchargers now, once they get their free adapter
Rivian owners can now use Tesla Supercharger stations to juice up their electric vehicles. The company released a software update to allow the integration and will even be sending out free adapters to customers.
Rivian’s R2 pre-order numbers hint at pent-up demand for Musk-free EV innovation
Rivian’s R2 reservations are off to a promising start. CEO RJ Scaringe said the automaker had taken more than 68,000 reservations for the SUV in less than 24 hours, suggesting a latent interest in innovative EV companies not helmed by Elon Musk.
Rivian is halting construction of its $5 billion Georgia plant to save money
Rivian announced that it's halting production of its $5 billion Georgia plant in order to save money.
Rivian reveals the $45,000 R2 electric SUV, and its siblings the R3 and R3X
Rivian has officially revealed the more efficient and budget-friendly R2 compact electric SUV. It starts at $47,000 and features a battery that gets 330 miles per charge.
Leaked Rivian R2 specs include a 330-mile range and $47,000 starting price
Specs for the Rivian R2 leaked this week ahead of Thursday’s unveiling. Source code on the automaker’s website suggests the R2 will have up to a 330-mile range and a $47,000 starting price when it arrives in 2026.
Rivian is laying off 10 percent of its salaried employees
The Amazon-backed company reported that it lost $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 and said that it expects to build 57,000 electric vehicles in 2024, the same number it built last year.
Rivian will unveil the cheaper and more efficient R2 on March 7
Rivian will reveal the R2 on March 7. The company confirmed on Monday that customers should “get ready to meet R2 on March 7th.” Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe previously said the next-generation platform would be smaller and cheaper than the R1.
Rivian’s electric truck is available to lease in 14 US states
Rivian has started a leasing program in 14 US states. The EV maker added the new financing option to its website, allowing customers to lease R1T electric pickup trucks for estimated prices starting at around $770 monthly.
Rivian now offers a wall charger and $2,000 install credit with EV truck purchases
Rivian is now offering a wall charger and a $2,000 installation credit with electric truck purchases. This happens just ahead of the official, yet beleaguered, Tesla Cybertruck launch.
Rivian owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers starting in 2024
Rivian will offer R1T and R1S owners an adapter to connect their EVs to Supercharger stations as soon as spring of next year. Rivian will also adopt North American Charging Standard charge ports as standard in R1 vehicles starting in 2025, as well as in the R2 platform.
VW and Rivian once again qualify for federal EV tax credits
Numerous EVs once again qualify for federal tax credits, including the VW ID.4 and Rivian's lineup.
Rivian issues its second airbag recall in less than a month
Rivian is issuing a recall for airbag-related issues for the second time in the last few weeks. The EV automaker is notifying affected owners of the R1S SUV (2022-23) about potentially faulty side-curtain airbags.
Rivian's electric delivery vans could soon be available to companies other than Amazon
Rivian reportedly wants to end exclusivity with Amazon for its electric delivery vans.
Rivian recalls more than 12,700 EVs over airbag deployment flaw
Rivian is recalling over 12,700 EVs over a fault that may prevent airbags from deploying.
Rivian's electric R1S SUV will get an extended range 'Max' battery this fall
Rivian has revealed that the R1S will get a battery option that may provide 390 miles of range.
Electric truck maker Rivian is reportedly developing an e-bike
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe reportedly told employees the company has been working on an e-bike.
Rivian is laying off another six percent of its workforce
Electric vehicle maker Rivian is laying off another six percent of its workforce. As with the previous round of cuts, Rivian says it's focusing resources on increasing production and becoming profitable.
The EV revolution became an eventuality in 2022
This year has eliminated any lingering doubts about whether EVs are here to stay (hint: they are).
Rivian pauses Mercedes-Benz electric van partnership after just three months
Just three months after announcing a partnership with Mercedes to manufacture commercial electric vans in Europe, Rivian now says its pausing those plans.
The Rivian R1S is an impressive electric SUV meant for adventures
Rivian impressed us with its R1T pickup, and its R1S electric SUV is no different. The slightly smaller vehicle continues the automotive startup’s trend of building no-compromise electric vehicles meant for outdoor adventure.
