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Rivian Gen 2 12V Battery Bracket Issue Causing Corrosion and Potential Safety Hazards
Last week we reported on Rivian reaching out to select R1 Gen 2 owners about an urgent 12V battery replacement. Now there’s a major update, it turns out the problem is affecting a much larger portion of the fleet than first expected. According to new information, roughly 75% of all Rivian Gen 2 vehicles are impacted by the 12V battery bracket issue. The problem comes down to a design flaw with the bracket that holds the 12V battery in place…
Rivian Sets September Groundbreaking Events for $5 Billion Georgia Factory
Rivian is finally getting ready to break ground on its long-planned $5 billion factory east of Atlanta, and they’re making a whole weekend out of it. As reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the company will host a community event on September 14, then a formal groundbreaking on September 16 with media, stakeholders, and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. The 2,000-acre site along I-20 has faced plenty of delays, but Rivian says these events show the project is back on track, with vertical…
Rivian Adventure Network Expansion, Pricing, and NACS Rollout Video Interview with Sara Eslinger
Rivian’s Adventure Network is growing faster than ever, now with 124 sites across the country and 72 percent open to all EVs. To get the inside scoop, I sat down with Sara Eslinger, Rivian’s Director of the Adventure Network, for a new episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts. We covered everything from the network’s 2025 expansion plans to the transition from RAN v1.0 to v1.5, and how Rivian is preparing to make all locations accessible to non-Rivian EVs. Sara also shared insights…
Rivian Now Shows Residual Value in R1 Shop Lease Estimates for More Transparent Pricing
Rivian just made it a little easier for shoppers to understand the numbers behind a lease. The company has added residual value details directly to the payment estimator on the R1 Shop. If you’re browsing available R1T or R1S inventory, click on any vehicle that catches your eye. Once you’re on the vehicle’s page, hit the “Payment” button and you’ll see the residual value listed right under the monthly lease price. For anyone unfamiliar, residual value is essentially the estimated…
Rivian Road Trip Package Offers Up to $1,200 in Savings on R1T and R1S Upgrades
Rivian has introduced a new August 2025 offer called the Road Trip Package that gives buyers a chance to save up to $1,200 on popular upgrades and accessories when ordering select Dual Motor Max battery configurations. The offer is available for a limited time through the R1 Shop and is tied to specific colors and trims. The bundle includes a set of 22-inch Range or 22-inch Sport Dark wheels, the Darkout Package, XPEL Stealth Paint Protection, Dark Cargo Crossbars, and…