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Rivian Hosts Software Q&A At San Jose, CA R2 Event

Earlier today, I shared a few details from an impromptu Q&A hosted by Wassym from Rivian. Thanks to The Kilowatts for sharing a video of this event. I’ve broken down all the details from the event including some new information. Apple Watch As A Key This is something the Rivian team is working on. This takes a long time due to the certifications and partnerships that need to happen with Apple. This will help improve the customer experience and not…

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Rivian Adds Tax Credit Eligibility Filter To Rivian Shop

Rivian has launched a new web update feature to the available configurations on the Rivian Shop that makes it even clearer which vehicles are eligible for tax credits. Rivian will now allow you to deduct the tax credit at the point of sale (for eligible customers and vehicles). When you visit the Rivian Shop, a new filter will appear on the left side which you can toggle on or off. If you toggle the (i) icon, you’ll get the following…

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Rivian Launches 2024.11 Update & New Charging Reliability Score System

Rivian has just released its latest software update 2024.11 which features a nice selection of new improvements and bug fixes. One of those is the new Rivian Charging Reliability Score. Rivian owners will now be able to see how reliable a DC Fast Charger is based on real-world data and experiences from other Rivian owners. This is industry-first which has been enabled thanks in part to the amazing commitment from Rivian on releasing new over-the-air software updates so frequently. Here’s…

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