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Rivian Hamptons Outpost

Rivian’s Southampton Charging Outpost Opens August 7 with Free Charging

Rivian is about to make Hamptons road trips a lot easier for EV owners. Starting August 7, their newest Charging Outpost opens in Southampton, New York, giving drivers a convenient place to charge up before heading out to Montauk or visiting local spots like the Parrish Art Museum. The Outpost fits right in with the Hamptons vibe, set in a classic cedar shingle building on Montauk Highway with a laid-back, coastal feel. It has six fast chargers, including a trailer-friendly…

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Gen 2 R1S Quad Forest Green

Rivian Opens Configurator for Non Launch Edition R1 Quad With Deliveries Starting Mid September

Rivian has opened the configurator for the new R1 Quad, now available outside of the Launch Edition. Just a couple of weeks after the Gen 2 Quad Launch Edition debuted, buyers can now spec out the non Launch Edition R1 Quad, which starts at $115,990 for the R1T and $121,990 for the R1S. The Launch Edition still stands apart with some exclusive perks, including lifetime Rivian Autonomy Platform+ and Connect+ subscriptions, along with two specific builds: Launch Green with a…

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Rivian Quad Kick Turn

Why Rivian Kick Turn Won’t Be Available on Gen 1 Quad Models

Rivian’s flashy new Kick Turn feature, the off-road party trick that lets an R1T or R1S pivot nearly in place, is making waves on the 2026 Gen 2 Quad models. But if you’re a Gen 1 Quad owner, don’t expect to see it coming to your truck or SUV through an update. Rivian has confirmed that Kick Turn will stay exclusive to the Gen 2 platform, and it all comes down to hardware and durability, not just software. The original…

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TWRAPS

Best TWRAPS Accessories for Rivian R1T and R1S Owners

Disclosure: This content was created in partnership with TWRAPS as part of a sponsored collaboration. All views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my independent evaluation of the products featured. In this post, I’m teaming up with TWRAPS to spotlight some of their best accessories for Rivian owners. I’ve tested a handful of their products on my R1T, including their screen protectors, front bumper PPF, and center console organizer, and I’ve been really impressed with the fit…

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Rivian Georgia HQ

Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta as Georgia Expansion Grows

Rivian is opening a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta by the end of 2025, further cementing its growing presence in Georgia. The office will be located at the Junction Krog District building along the Atlanta Beltline and is expected to house 100 employees initially, growing to 500 as operations expand in 2026. This move ties into Rivian’s broader $5 billion investment in the state, including its upcoming 7,500-person manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North near Social Circle. Governor Brian…

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