The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown,… · Rivian
Rivian Smart Charging Arrives with Next OTA Update
Back in May, I shared that Rivian was preparing to roll out a new smart charging program with WeaveGrid. The goal was…
The Hidden Dangers of Third-Party ADAS Tools on Rivian Vehicles
Kyle from Out of Spec just shared a video where his Gen 1 R1T kept throwing motor fault errors. After Rivian service…
Video – Resetting Your Powered Tonneau Cover
If your R1T powered tonneau cover gets stuck or refuses to close all the way, don’t panic. I put together a quick…
September 2025 Rivian Offers & Incentives
Each month Rivian updates its current offers and incentives, which can include lease credits, special financing, referral perks, or limited-time savings on…
Toyo Open Country AT3 EV Review After 17000 Miles on Rivian R1T
Friend of the site Dom over at Wattage Outdoors just wrapped up 17,000 miles on his Toyo Open Country AT3 EV tires.…
Rivian Opens Miami Brickell Space Featuring One-of-a-Kind 80s-Inspired R1S
Rivian is officially opening a brand-new Rivian Space in Brickell, Miami. To mark the occasion, they’ve unveiled a one-of-a-kind Tri-Motor R1S that…
Why JD Power’s Tech Awards Ignore Tesla and Rivian Despite Leading Scores
JD Power just released its 2025 US Tech Experience Index Study and the results are both eye-opening and frustrating. At the very…
Rivian Clears Out 2025 R1 Tri-Motor Models With Free Options, Limited Availability
Rivian has quietly dropped a killer new offer for the 2025 R1 Tri, and it’s one of the best deals we’ve seen…
Rivian Owners Will Soon Get Apple CarKey, But How Does It Stack Up? (UPDATE: Android too!)
It looks like Rivian is finally flipping the switch on Apple CarKey support. MacRumors spotted the feature in Apple’s configuration files, confirming…
Rivian Plans Full Expansion of Referral Points, Starting With Wheels and Tires
Rivian confirmed to us today that referral point owners can now use their points toward wheel and tire sets, spare tires, and…