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Rivian Lease Prices Drop Despite End of Federal EV Credit

A lot of folks are still recovering from the shock of the federal EV lease credit disappearing. For months, buyers were planning their timing carefully, expecting to jump in before the end of the year to lock in that extra savings. Once the credit went away, it felt like the deal was gone too. But here’s the surprise: most Rivian leases are actually more affordable now than they were when that credit was active. The big reason is something called the money factor,…

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Rivian 2025.38 Software Review

Review – Rivian 2025.38 Update Brings Climate Hold, IONNA Support, and Big Charging Upgrades

Rivian’s rolling out software update 2025.38, and it’s packed with useful quality-of-life upgrades that make daily driving just a little smoother. I spent some time testing everything that’s new in this release, including Climate Hold, auto cabin ventilation, Plug & Charge support for IONNA and Electrify America, and a few hidden tweaks Rivian didn’t exactly highlight. Plus included in this release is all the Halloween goodies which you can check out in my other video. Check out my full hands-on…

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Rivian's Halloween 2025

Rivian Trades Movie Magic for Swamp Vibes in This Year’s Halloween Car Costume

Rivian’s Halloween mode is back, and this year’s Car Costume takes things to a whole new level. Inspired by Bayou Country, the latest chapter in Rivian’s Real Rivian Adventures campaign, it transforms your R1T or R1S into a swampy, fog-filled party on wheels. If you remember last year’s Halloween Car Costumes, Rivian went all out with movie-inspired themes like Back to the Future and Knight Rider. They were a hit among owners but likely not cheap to pull off, since licensing big franchises can get expensive…

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Rivian Georgia HQ

Rivian Commons Grand Opening in Atlanta Brings Community Celebration October 25

On Saturday, October 25, from 10am to 4pm, Rivian will be hosting the grand opening of Rivian Commons, a brand-new community space located at the company’s East Coast headquarters on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. The space is designed to bring together Rivian owners, fans, and neighbors in a relaxed, family-friendly setting that celebrates local culture and creativity. Throughout the day, guests can explore Rivian vehicles up close, grab complimentary bites and drinks from local vendors, and enjoy music…

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Electrify America Real-time Updates

What’s Coming In Rivian Software 2025.38

Rivian is testing its next big software release, version 2025.38, which will roll out to R1T and R1S owners (Gen 1 and Gen 2) in the coming weeks. This one brings several long-awaited features focused on comfort, convenience, and smarter charging. The highlight of 2025.38 is Plug & Charge support for both Electrify America and IONNA stations. Once it’s live, you’ll be able to just plug in and start charging automatically, no need to launch an app or swipe a card. The in-vehicle navigation will…

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