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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 Quietly Scrubs R2 Accessory Port from Site

One of the coolest surprises during the R2 unveiling was the rear Accessory Port — that slick, bumper-mounted interface designed to power and mount things like bike racks, camp kitchens, or other modular gear. But now, in a strange twist, Rivian appears to have quietly removed all mention of it from the official R2 webpage. First spotted by Chris Hilbert on social media, this change has sparked some head-scratching in the Rivian community. Early press materials and photos clearly showed the…

How New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Rivian

Starting April 2nd, the U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks. That’s bad news for foreign automakers—but Rivian? Not so much. Since Rivian builds its EVs in Illinois, the tariffs won’t hit them directly. In fact, they might benefit. Imported EVs just got pricier, which could make the R1T and R1S look like a better deal to buyers weighing their options. But there’s a catch. Rivian still depends on parts from overseas. If those components…

RivianTrackr Hangouts - Episode 1 - Zack Nelson

RivianTrackr Hangouts Debut: JerryRigEverything Talks Rivian Ownership, Tesla Breakups, and EV Future

In the very first episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Zack Nelson (aka JerryRigEverything) to talk all things EV—from life with his Rivian to his thoughts on Scout, Telo, Tesla, and that now-infamous Cybertruck video. We dig into what it’s actually like owning a Rivian,, how the community reacts to honesty, and where he thinks the industry is headed plus why he’s getting rid of his Tesla vehicles in 2025. Zack doesn’t hold back—and that’s exactly why we…

Rivian’s New Spinoff ‘Also’ Will Make High-Tech E-Bikes

Before RJ Scaringe was building electric trucks, he was thinking about tiny EVs. Now that idea is finally coming to life with Also, a new Rivian spin-off focused on affordable, small-form electric vehicles — starting with something that sounds a lot like a smart e-bike. Also is no side hustle. It’s a fully separate company backed by $105 million and run by a 70-person dream team from places like Apple, Tesla, Google, and Specialized. Rivian still owns a piece, Scaringe is…

Rivian Shares Update on R2 Production Progress in Normal

Rivian just dropped a fresh update on the R2 buildout—and it’s clear they’re pushing hard to stay on track for a 2026 launch. Shared via email and their website, the update highlights major progress on construction at their Normal, Illinois plant and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the company is making R2 a reality. The R2 will be produced at Rivian’s existing 4.3 million sq. ft. manufacturing plant, where the R1S, R1T, and commercial vans are already being built.…