Rivian Fixes Rewards Program, Adds Lifetime Perks and Free RAN Charging

Rivian R1S Joshua Tree National Park

Rivian has officially rolled out a major update to its Rewards program, and this one actually feels like a course correction. Owner Rewards are now a flat 250 points per referral, removing the messy tiered structure and confusing reward caps from before. Each referral also includes three months of free Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) charging, which makes its long-awaited return after being…

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Rivian Quietly Launches $4,000 Cash Discount, Stackable for $5,000 Total Savings

Rivian has quietly rolled out a new limited-time cash incentive for buyers looking to skip traditional financing. The offer gives you $4,000 off your vehicle when you pay in cash. The catch? You can’t finance or lease through Rivian, but there’s a nice loophole: if you bring your own financing from a third-party lender, you still qualify for the discount. What makes…

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Lands $4.6 B Pay Deal With Profit Targets

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe

Rivian just approved a new pay package for CEO RJ Scaringe that could be worth up to $4.6 billion over the next decade, and while it draws clear inspiration from Tesla’s famous Elon Musk deal, there are some big differences. As Reuters reports, Scaringe’s new plan ties his payout not just to Rivian’s stock price but also to operating income and cash flow targets, adding…

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RJ Confirms Rivian R2 Will Launch With Dual Motor Model, Full Lineup Event Coming Early 2026

Rivian R2

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe just dropped some exciting news during the Q3 2025 earnings call. He confirmed that the first version of the upcoming Rivian R2 will launch as a “well-appointed” Dual Motor model, one that he says will make people happy right out of the gate. Other variants, including higher-performance options, will follow later in 2026. RJ also revealed…

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Rivian R2’s New Battery Tech Will Be Built in the U.S. Starting in 2027

Rivian R2 Battery

Rivian’s latest shareholder letter gave us a closer look at the R2’s new battery tech. The R2 uses a totally new battery pack built around Rivian’s 4695 cell, which packs six times more energy than the 2170 cells in today’s R1 vehicles. The pack uses the R2’s floor as the lid, helping cut weight and boost efficiency. Even better, Rivian…

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