Rivian’s RJ Expects Chinese EVs in the U.S.
RJ Scaringe told The New York Times that Chinese automakers will likely be able to sell in the U.S. eventually, and that tariffs are what's keeping things balanced until then.… · Company News
Rivian’s RJ Expects Chinese EVs in the U.S.
RJ Scaringe told The New York Times that Chinese automakers will likely be able to sell in the U.S. eventually, and that tariffs are what’s keeping things balanced until then. He also sees robotics as the other way American manufacturing closes the cost gap.

Rivian R3 and R4 Will Cost Less Than R2, RJ Scaringe Says
RJ Scaringe told The New York Times that R3 will land “materially lower” in price than R2, and that R4 will push prices down even further. There’s no pricing or timeline yet, but it’s the clearest look so far at where Rivian’s lineup is headed.

Rivian R2 Buyers Aren’t Waiting for Cheaper Trims, RJ Says
RJ Scaringe says more R2 reservation holders are buying the Launch Edition now instead of waiting for cheaper trims. It’s happening at a higher rate than Rivian expected.

Got a 3D Printer? The Rivian Community Has Some Great R2 Projects for You
The Rivian community has been busy designing 3D printable accessories for R2, from a NACS adapter holder to console organizers and a tow hook plate adapter. Here are a few worth printing, plus where to buy them if you don’t own a printer.

Rivian Waze Alerts: Useful, but Only During Navigation
Rivian’s 2026.31 update brought Google Maps and Waze police and speed camera reports into native navigation, but they only appear during active guidance. It’s a useful first step that raises a bigger question about how Rivian should roll out features like this.

Rivian R2 Height Adjustable Tailgate Coming in Next OTA
R2 is getting a height adjustable tailgate in its next OTA update, according to Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid. The feature will let owners set how high the power tailgate opens, which helps in garages with low ceilings.

Rivian R2 Borealis Orders Open as New Invite Wave Rolls Out
Borealis went live on R2 this morning, so every R2 Performance option is now available to order. A new wave of R2 invites is also rolling out today, so keep an eye on your inbox.

Which Networks Support Rivian Plug and Charge
Rivian Plug and Charge works on four networks and no others. Here’s the full list, plus the two things owners keep mistaking for it.

Rivian’s Halloween Update Is Coming Early This Year
Wassym confirmed Halloween is coming back to Rivian software this year and it’ll show up earlier than usual. The window has been shrinking since 2024, so early is the part owners should care about.

Video – 5,000 Miles in the Rivian R2 and Your Questions Answered
I have had my R2 Performance Launch Edition for over a month now and just crossed 5,000 miles, so this is the…









