Rivian Q3 2025 Results Show Turning Point Ahead of R2 Launch

Rivian R2

Rivian just dropped its Q3 2025 shareholder letter, and there’s a lot to unpack. The company posted its strongest delivery quarter of the year, continued to tighten up costs, and gave a clearer picture of how the R2 is shaping up as it heads toward launch in 2026. Rivian produced 10,720 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois plant and delivered 13,201…

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How Rivian’s Lease-End Wear and Mileage Charges Stack Up to the Competition

Rivian Service Center

Rivian just published a refreshed guide outlining how it handles wear, mileage, and condition when you return a leased vehicle. Most of it matches industry norms, but there are a few details worth noting if your lease is ending soon. Rivian’s lease-end process spells out what qualifies as “excessive wear”, from scratches, dents, and cracked glass to aftermarket parts or…

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Rivian Gen 2 Vehicles Now Calibrate Cameras While Driving

Rivian Autonomy

Over the last few software updates, Rivian quietly introduced a feature that lets Gen 2 vehicle cameras calibrate while you drive. Instead of needing a trip to the service center for minor camera adjustments, your R1 can now align its cameras on the go, continuously learning and refining their position as you drive through different environments. Here’s how it works. When…

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Rivian Outlines Timeline to Tap DOE Loan Tied to Georgia Factory

RJ Scaringe at the Georgia Groundbreaking Ceremony

As first reported by Bloomberg, Rivian plans to tap into its $6.6 billion US Department of Energy loan after completing construction of its new Georgia factory but before production begins in 2028. Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough shared the update Tuesday in Detroit, explaining that Rivian expects to start building the plant next year and then seek reimbursement from the…

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