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Rivian Adds Colorado, Arizona to Pre-Owned Sellable States

Less than a month since Rivian launched the Pre-Owned R1 Shop in California and Illinois, Rivian has now launched 2 additional states: Colorado and Arizona. Thanks to our friends at Rivian Roamer, you can now see a variety of vehicles at both the Denver Service Center and the Phoenix Service Center. The Rivian Pre-Owned Shop is an official marketplace launched by Rivian to facilitate the sale of pre-owned electric vehicles directly to consumers. Through this platform, Rivian offers used versions…

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Tesla Disables Magic Dock for Rivian and Other EVs at US Superchargers

Tesla has quietly disabled access to its Magic Dock adapters at many U.S. Superchargers, leaving Rivian and other non-Tesla EV owners unable to charge at locations where they could just weeks ago. Rivian drivers, for example, have reported being unable to unlock the Magic Dock at Superchargers where they had previously charged successfully. The Magic Dock, introduced to provide compatibility between Tesla’s Supercharger network and CCS-equipped EVs, offered a convenient charging solution. However, with access now disabled, Rivian drivers have…

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Rivian Launches The Good Project to Support Local Nonprofits

In a move aimed at enhancing community engagement, Rivian has announced the launch of The Good Project, a new initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to borrow R1 vehicles for short-term use. The program begins this month in four cities: Denver, Austin, Brooklyn, and Atlanta. A Vehicle for Change The Good Project provides qualifying nonprofits with the opportunity to borrow an R1 vehicle from local Rivian spaces. The initiative aims to support projects that align with Rivian’s mission to Keep the…

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Amazon to Deploy 1,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans with Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval by Early 2025

Amazon is set to deploy 1,000 Rivian electric delivery vans equipped with Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) technology by early 2025, introducing a groundbreaking AI-powered solution designed to streamline the delivery process. The VAPR system is expected to dramatically reduce the time drivers spend retrieving packages, revolutionizing Amazon’s last-mile logistics operations. The Problem: Time Lost in Package Retrieval For Amazon delivery drivers, each stop often involves digging through packages in the back of the van to find the right ones for…

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