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 Quad-Motor Launch Edition Delivers Extreme Power, Performance and Exclusive Features
Rivian’s new Quad-Motor Launch Edition is built for those who crave maximum power, range, and control. Featuring an all-new in-house drive system with true four-wheel torque vectoring, this Gen 2 setup delivers up to 374 miles of EPA-estimated range and unmatched performance both on and off the road. With exclusive features like RAD Tuner and Kick Turn coming in September, plus unique interior and exterior combos, the Launch Edition stands apart. Starting at $115,990 for the R1T and $121,990 for the R1S, this is Rivian’s most advanced and capable configuration yet, setting a new benchmark for 2026 electric adventure vehicles.
EV Incentives Are Disappearing This Fall Under New Law
On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House officially passed President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Among its…
Rivian Gen 2 Quad Launch Confirmed for July 8, “Kick Turn” Feature Teased
Rivian has officially confirmed that the long-awaited Gen 2 R1 Quad Motor models will launch on July 8. The initial release will…
Rivian Delivers 10,661 Vehicles in Q2 2025, Prepares for 2026 Model Launch
Rivian has announced its Q2 2025 production and delivery numbers, confirming it built 5,979 vehicles and delivered 10,661 between April and June.…
Video – Is the Rivian R1S Worth It? Our Real Thoughts
Ashley and Jose sit down to talk about initial thoughts on our new 2025 Rivian R1S. Ashley shares why this is the…
Volkswagen Boosts Stake in Rivian as EV Partnership Grows
Volkswagen is delivering its second $1 billion investment to Rivian this week after the EV maker hit key financial targets, including back-to-back…
Rivian Adventure Network Launches Off-Peak Charging Rates
RivianTrackr has learned that starting today, Rivian is rolling out time-of-use pricing across its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN), beginning with upgraded v1.5…
What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.22
Rivian’s 2025.22 update is currently in early testing with employees and is shaping up to be a solid quality-of-life release. While it…
2025.22
Rivian’s latest update brings solid improvements for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles. Google Maps is now fully integrated into Rivian Navigation, making route planning and real-time traffic info more seamless. Driver Assistance can now stay active when using electrical accessories on the tow hitch, and there are meaningful tweaks to ride quality across multiple drive modes. Gen 2 vehicles also get smarter with a refined Go Chime behavior and better use of Driver Attention Detection. Other highlights include faster climate cooldown, infotainment and charging stability fixes, and a handful of quality-of-life updates reported by the community.
Inside Rivian R2 Development and Real World Testing
Rivian just shared a behind-the-scenes look at the R2’s first builds, and it’s clear this vehicle is designed for scale. The R2…