Rivian Gen 2 Quad Launch Confirmed for July 8, “Kick Turn” Feature Teased

Rivian R1 Quad

Rivian has officially confirmed that the long-awaited Gen 2 R1 Quad Motor models will launch on July 8. The initial release will be offered as a Launch Edition, which typically includes exclusive features or early access configurations. Rivian hasn’t provided full details yet on what differentiates the Launch Edition from future trims, but we expect more info as the reveal date…

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Rivian Delivers 10,661 Vehicles in Q2 2025, Prepares for 2026 Model Launch

Rivian R1T Headlights Gen 2

Rivian has announced its Q2 2025 production and delivery numbers, confirming it built 5,979 vehicles and delivered 10,661 between April and June. The lower production volume was expected, as Rivian intentionally slowed output to prepare for the upcoming 2026 model year launch later this month. Despite the temporary dip, Rivian reaffirmed its full-year 2025 delivery guidance of 40,000 to 46,000…

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Volkswagen Boosts Stake in Rivian as EV Partnership Grows

Rivian | VW Group Technologies

Volkswagen is delivering its second $1 billion investment to Rivian this week after the EV maker hit key financial targets, including back-to-back quarters of gross profit. This follows VW’s initial $1 billion buy-in last year, which gave the German automaker an 8.6% stake in the company. The funding is part of VW’s broader $5.8 billion commitment, which includes equity and…

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Rivian Adventure Network Launches Off-Peak Charging Rates

RAN v1.5

RivianTrackr has learned that starting today, Rivian is rolling out time-of-use pricing across its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN), beginning with upgraded v1.5 chargers. This shift gives EV drivers more control over how much they pay to charge, especially in areas where charging can be timed overnight. In a first look shared with RivianTrackr, Rivian confirmed that time-of-use pricing is now…

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