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How Rivian’s Lease-End Wear and Mileage Charges Stack Up to the Competition

Rivian just published a refreshed guide outlining how it handles wear, mileage, and condition when you return a leased vehicle. Most of it matches industry norms, but there are a few details worth noting if your lease is ending soon. Rivian’s lease-end process spells out what qualifies as “excessive wear”, from scratches, dents, and cracked glass to aftermarket parts or mismatched tires. Anything outside of normal use can trigger extra charges, and exceeding your mileage limit costs 30 cents per…

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November 2025 Rivian Offers & Incentives

Can you believe it’s already November? Rivian has launched a few new offers including leasing starting at $699 per month, a November Lease Bonus offering $6,500 toward the down payment of your new R1, and much more. Check out all the offers below. Last Updated: 11/01/2025 Need help? If you need help placing an R1 order, reach out to me at [email protected] and I can connect you directly with a Rivian sales advisor. Fall Leasing Rivian is offering limited-time leasing offers on…

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Rivian Gen 2 Vehicles Now Calibrate Cameras While Driving

Over the last few software updates, Rivian quietly introduced a feature that lets Gen 2 vehicle cameras calibrate while you drive. Instead of needing a trip to the service center for minor camera adjustments, your R1 can now align its cameras on the go, continuously learning and refining their position as you drive through different environments. Here’s how it works. When a Rivian rolls off the line, it gets its first camera calibration at the factory. Now, that calibration evolves dynamically.…

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Top Highlights from ALSO’s TM-B Reddit AMA with Product Lead Saul Leiken

Saul Leiken, Lead for Product Management at ALSO, jumped on Reddit for a quick AMA and shared some great details about the TM-B e-bike. Here’s what we learned. When asked about the “pedal forever” mode for when the battery hits 0%, Saul said the TM-B’s DreamRide system lets you still pedal and move forward, even without electric assist. It won’t boost you, but it’s better than walking home. For those wondering about keeping the bike connected while charging the main…

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Rivian Outlines Timeline to Tap DOE Loan Tied to Georgia Factory

As first reported by Bloomberg, Rivian plans to tap into its $6.6 billion US Department of Energy loan after completing construction of its new Georgia factory but before production begins in 2028. Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough shared the update Tuesday in Detroit, explaining that Rivian expects to start building the plant next year and then seek reimbursement from the DOE once it’s complete. “The drawdown would be prior to starting production in 2028,” McDonough said, aligning the timing with…

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