Rivian has reached out to RivianTrackr to provide an official statement and additional details regarding the new Gen 2 R1S Large+ battery pack just released on the R1 Shop. In an official communication with RivianTrackr, Rivian had the following to say about the release of this new battery pack: To…
As reported on X earlier today, Rivian is now selling Generation 2 Rivian R1S Large variant vehicles on the R1 Shop but with one caveat… it’s a Max pack that is software locked. Rivian has introduced a new battery variant called “Large+” although you won’t see that label anywhere on…
Javier Varela has joined the Rivian family as their new Chief Operations Officer after spending the last 7+ years at Volvo. Javier brings 34 years of experience from his time at Volvo, Stellantis, and Toyota. Javier will be central to the company’s growth and profitability, and will also oversee operations…
In a recent interview on “The InEVitable” by MotorTrend, RJ Scaringe, the founder and CEO of Rivian, delves into the company’s future, reflecting on Rivian’s journey, upcoming vehicles, and evolving technology. The Inevitable Shift to Electric Vehicles Scaringe begins by expressing his belief in the inevitable shift towards EVs as…
Rivian recently updated its policy regarding preorder price vouchers, clarifying that the Tri-Motor configurations of the R1T and R1S are now excluded from preorder pricing benefits. This means that customers who preordered these Tri-Motor models will not be eligible to use the preorder price voucher or the preorder leasing promotion,…
Recent crash tests conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility have raised concerns about the ability of U.S. highway infrastructure to safely accommodate the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs). These tests, using heavier EVs such as the Rivian R1T, highlighted potential shortcomings in current guardrail and…
