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Rivian Reaffirms Commitment To Georgia Plant
Rivian has reaffirmed its commitment to building an EV manufacturing plant in the State of Georgia. Upon unveiling the R2 in March, Rivian announced it would provide the vehicle in its Normal, IL factory, saving Rivian over $2.25 billion, helping Rivian turn a profit, and delivering the R2 much faster. The State of Georgia sent Rivian a letter in late March stating that “this change in plans will require Rivian to prompt address issues” such as site conditions and safety.…

Rivian Announces Electric Upgrade Offer, Up to $5K With Valid Trade-In
Rivian has launched a new campaign called “Electric Upgrade”. With this new offer, eligible customers can trade in select gas-powered vehicles and get up to $5,000 off a new Rivian + 1 free year of charging at any Rivian Adventure Network site. Must take delivery between April 22, 2024 and June 30, 2024. To qualify for the discounts toward the purchase of a Rivian R1 vehicle, you must trade in a vehicle that meets the requirements described in the list…

Rivian Hosts Software Q&A At San Jose, CA R2 Event
Earlier today, I shared a few details from an impromptu Q&A hosted by Wassym from Rivian. Thanks to The Kilowatts for sharing a video of this event. I’ve broken down all the details from the event including some new information. Apple Watch As A Key This is something the Rivian team is working on. This takes a long time due to the certifications and partnerships that need to happen with Apple. This will help improve the customer experience and not…

Rivian Chief Software Officer Shares Future Software Details
Wassym, Chief Software Officer at Rivian hosted a Q&A today and unveiled some exciting new stuff coming:

Rivian Adds Tax Credit Eligibility Filter To Rivian Shop
Rivian has launched a new web update feature to the available configurations on the Rivian Shop that makes it even clearer which vehicles are eligible for tax credits. Rivian will now allow you to deduct the tax credit at the point of sale (for eligible customers and vehicles). When you visit the Rivian Shop, a new filter will appear on the left side which you can toggle on or off. If you toggle the (i) icon, you’ll get the following…