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Autonomy

Rivian Sued Over Driver+ Hands-Free Driving Claims on Gen 1 R1T and R1S

Jose Castillo
06/18/2026 at 5:46pm
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A class action lawsuit filed in California accuses Rivian of misrepresenting the autonomous driving capabilities of the first-generation R1T and R1S, claiming the company promised Level 3 hands-free driving the Gen 1 vehicles will never deliver. Here is what the complaint alleges, plus why this one hits differently with R2 and Autonomy+ on the horizon.

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Rivian R2 Configure Emails Ramp Up One Week After Launch

Jose Castillo
06/17/2026 at 12:07pm
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Configure invites for the R2 are picking up a week after launch. Here is what to know if yours has not landed yet, including the wait for options that are not live and Rivian's two to eight week estimate for builds you can take now.

Company News

Rivian Lays Off Hundreds From Service Teams a Week After R2 Launch

Jose Castillo
06/16/2026 at 2:38pm
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Rivian confirmed Tuesday it is cutting hundreds of jobs, less than 2% of its workforce, across its service and customer teams. The reductions land just one week after R2 deliveries began, with reporting putting this round at more than 300 people.

Battery & Charging

Rivian Partners With ChargeScape to Bring Utility Managed Charging to Owners

Jose Castillo
06/16/2026 at 10:58am
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Rivian is partnering with ChargeScape to connect its EVs to utility-managed home charging programs across North America, giving owners a new way to cut charging costs while helping utilities balance demand. It is the second deal of its kind after last year's WeaveGrid collaboration, and a sign Rivian is leaning into its batteries as a grid resource.

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Rivian Opens First All-in-One Location in Rocklin, CA

Jose Castillo
06/15/2026 at 2:39pm
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Rivian's new Rocklin location combines charging, retail, service, and demo under one roof for the first time. Friend of the site Mark went and shared his take.