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All the latest news, updates, and insights on Rivian in one place. From vehicle announcements and software updates to company moves and industry trends, this is where you’ll find everything happening in the world of Rivian. Stay plugged in to what’s next for the brand.

Rivian Warns Gen 2 R1 Owners of 12V Battery Issue That Can Leave Vehicles Stranded

Rivian is contacting select R1 Gen 2 owners to address a 12V battery problem that could leave their vehicle completely inoperable. Friend of the site Tom shared a text message he received from Rivian that read: “Urgent Notice from Rivian: Action required for your R1. Our records indicate the 12V battery in your vehicle needs to be replaced immediately to prevent a potential no-start situation. This replacement is critical for your vehicle’s reliability and will be performed at no cost…

Why Rivian’s Future Is All About Software

Rivian isn’t just building trucks and SUVs anymore, it’s quietly becoming the software company behind the next wave of EVs. While the hardware is sleek, the real story is what’s running underneath. With Gen 2, Rivian reduced the number of computers in each vehicle from 17 to 7 using a zonal architecture. This setup isn’t just more efficient, it’s designed for flexibility. Each section of the vehicle can be updated or modified through software, giving Rivian full control to innovate…

Rivian Q2 2025 Highlights: Quad Launch, R2 Factory Expansion, and AI Push

Rivian’s Q2 2025 shareholder letter paints a picture of a company leaning hard into the future. Despite a dip in production, Rivian hit its second consecutive quarter of gross profit, continued building momentum behind its upcoming R2 platform, and saw early excitement around the new Quad-Motor R1 launch. Let’s break it down. R2 is Getting Real R2 development is moving fast. Rivian is already building design validation vehicles using production tooling, and construction of the new 1.1 million square-foot R2…

Rivian’s New Marketing Campaign Pulls At Heartstrings

I didn’t expect to be hit in the feels this morning but Rivian released a new marketing campaign ad that did just that. I have nothing else to say, enjoy it below.

Rivian Challenges Ohio’s Direct Sales Ban in Federal Court

According to The Verge, Rivian has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Ohio, challenging its ban on direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. Rivian argues the law is “irrational,” unconstitutional, and unfairly protects traditional auto dealers at the expense of consumer choice. The suit points out that Tesla is allowed to sell directly in Ohio through a special agreement, while other EV makers like Rivian are excluded. Rivian calls this “pure economic protectionism” and says the policy reduces competition and drives…