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Rivian to Shut Down Normal Factory for Three Weeks to Prepare for R2
Rivian is about to hit pause in Normal, Illinois. According to Chris Hilbert on Twitter, the factory will shut down starting September 15 for a three-week retool, with production expected to restart in early October. We reached out to Rivian for confirmation, and while they didn’t share much beyond what’s already out there, they did send us this short statement: “We have a three week shutdown to retool in preparation for building R2 next year. We look forward to sharing…
$7,500 Rivian EV Lease Credit Ends September 30 With No Guarantees After
Time is running out to grab the $7,500 EV lease credit. On September 30, the program officially ends, and the only way to guarantee you qualify is to actually take delivery of your Rivian by that date. Now technically, there is a loophole. If you sign a binding contract and make your payment before September 30, you could still take delivery after the deadline and keep the credit. But here’s the catch, Rivian hasn’t announced that they’re offering this option. Until they…
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 simple: make home charging cheaper and cleaner by automatically syncing your charging schedule with utility rates and grid demand. Early simulations suggested Rivian owners could save about 30% on home charging costs and cut emissions by 28%. Today, Wassym from Rivian confirmed that Smart Charging is officially here and rolling out with the next OTA update. He also…
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 dug in, they determined the most likely culprit was the Comma AI third-party tool he was using. Kyle honestly got lucky here, it turned out to be false errors. But other owners might not be so fortunate. If a tool like this causes real damage, Rivian has no obligation to cover the repairs under warranty. That could leave…
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 video that walks you through the simple reset process so you can get it working smoothly again without a trip to the service center.