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June 2025 Rivian Offers and Incentives
Rivian just dropped a fresh batch of June offers, and they’re worth a look whether you’re buying or leasing an R1T or R1S. Summer Adventure Offer Finance a new Dual-Motor R1 with the Large or Max battery and the Performance Upgrade and score 2.99% APR for 60 months. Just place your order by June 30, 2025 to lock it in. Updated: Electric Refresh Offer Get $3,000 off when you trade in your current electric vehicle. Get $3,000 off when you trade in ANY vehicle. Lease any…

Rivian Plans Debt Deal to Tackle Costs and 2026 Loans
According to a new report by Bloomberg, Rivian is working with JPMorgan on a potential $2 billion bond deal. If that sounds confusing, here’s what that means. Instead of raising money by selling more stock (which can hurt share prices), Rivian is looking to borrow money by offering high-interest bonds to investors, basically that means, “We’ll pay you back later with interest if you lend us cash now.” These types of bonds are usually riskier (hence “high-yield”), and early estimates…

You Can Now Rate Tires in the RivianTrackr Tire Guide & More!
We launched the revamped and interactive RivianTrackr Tire Guide back on April 23, 2025, and since then, it’s become one of the best tools out there for finding the right tires for your Rivian. This latest update brings some of the most requested features from the community—and makes the entire experience smoother, faster, and more useful. Rate Your Tires, See What Others Think You can now rate tires on a 1–5 star scale and instantly see what other owners think. When…

What’s Coming In Rivian Update 2025.18
The 2025.18 update is now rolling out internally to Rivian employees. Based on past rollouts, we can expect to see it reach customer vehicles within the next two weeks—and it’s a solid one. Multi-factor Drive is finally here. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring app-based authentication before you can drive. It works with your phone or smartwatch and even offers a backup passcode. You’ll need the latest Rivian app (v3.1+) to enable it. The Energy app just…

Rivian Taps Into IONNA Network, Rolls Out Smart Charging This Summer
At Tech Brew’s Power Shift event in NYC, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid shared two big updates that aim to make EV ownership even smoother for Rivian drivers: deeper integration with the IONNA charging network and the launch of a smart home charging program later this summer. Let’s start with IONNA. While it was initially reported that Rivian would be joining the IONNA consortium—made up of BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota—IONNA has since clarified that…