In a significant milestone for Rivian, the R1S Tri-Motor has been awarded Esquire’s prestigious title of 2025 Car of the Year. The accolade highlights the R1S as a groundbreaking achievement in the electric vehicle market, praised for its exceptional design, innovative features, and off-road capability. Esquire commends the R1S for delivering a…

Rivian’s compact crossover, the R3, has taken center stage at the TopGear.com 2024 Awards, winning the coveted “Design of the Year” title. Described by Top Gear as a “compact crossover mashing together just about every body style and era you can imagine,” the R3 has left an indelible mark on…

Rivian has unveiled a newly redesigned Key Fob for all 2025+ models, bringing functional and aesthetic upgrades. This Gen 2 Key Fob features improved button topography for easier use and a locking carabiner designed to secure the fob during outdoor adventures. One significant addition is ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which enhances…

TL;DR: Rivian secured a $6.6B DOE loan to build a Georgia plant for R2 and R3 production, creating thousands of jobs. Production starts in 2028. Rivian has announced a conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. This…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to reinstate a state electric vehicle (EV) tax credit if President-elect Donald Trump eliminates the federal $7,500 EV tax credit after taking office. Newsom, a Democrat and vocal critic of Republican policies, aims to revive a program California phased out in 2023 to…