With many Rivian owners approaching the end of their Connect+ initial trial period, many have been asking if it’s worth the monthly $14.99 fee to keep it. Let’s take a look at what features Connect+ currently (as of the writing of this article) offers and what potential future offerings may be included with your Connect+ subscription. What’s Connect+ Connect+ is Rivian’s premium subscription service, enabling cellular connectivity on Rivian vehicles. With Connect+, you unlock the ability to use native media…

Rivian and Bosch, two major players in the electric vehicle space, are entangled in a high-stakes legal dispute over EV motor supply. The clash originates from a 2019 deal in which Bosch was set to supply motors for Rivian’s R1T and R1S. Bosch alleges that Rivian breached the contract by secretly developing its own in-house motors, leaving Bosch with substantial unrecovered costs. On the other hand, Rivian accuses Bosch of supply shortages, which allegedly hindered its production, causing delays and…

Recently, Ford Motor Company issued a notice to its electric vehicle owners about potential issues with the official Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. Ford warned that over time, this adapter may lead to reduced charging speeds and, in some cases, cause damage to the vehicle’s charge port. Ford has advised its customers to discontinue the use of the adapter until they can replace it with an updated version. This news has raised concerns across the EV community, especially…

Spooky season is upon us and Rivian is going all out this year with its Halloween-themed “costumes” for your Rivian and some new interior colors and lock sound effects. In this article, we will take a deep dive at all the fun that Wassym and the Rivian team have done to make our vehicles a bit more spooky alongside some great 80s stuff. Welcome to Halloween! Beginning today, as long as you’ve installed the latest 2024.39 software update and 2.15…

Rivian’s proximity locking system is a fantastic feature when you’re out and about, but at home, it can lead to some frustrating quirks. Have you ever noticed your vehicle unlocking itself or waking up multiple times simply because you’re walking around your house? This is a common issue for Rivian owners who leave proximity locking enabled, especially when the vehicle is parked near your living space, like in a garage or driveway. Luckily, there’s a practical workaround to manually control…