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Rivian Releases Software Update 2024.19.04 To General Public

It has felt like an eternity since we got our last Rivian software update but Rivian has gifted us a new software update with plenty of new features. 2024.19.04 brings new suspension software for better ride comfort, refreshed visual interface, live camera blind spots, HVAC improvements, and much more. Check out the official release notes right here and scroll down a bit more to see my video review. Note: Rivian does software updates in batches so you will not get…

Rivian R1 Bidirectional 24 kW DC Charging Coming Soon; R2 Will Feature 11 kW AC Bidirectional Charging

We’ve known for a while that the Rivian R1 line is capable of bidirectional charging (which allows you to send power in both directions) but details have been slim. In today’s 2024 Rivian Investor Day, we learned that the First-Gen and Second-Gen R1T and R1S are capable of up to 24 kW of bidirectional charging using a special wall charger that will mount in your home. Rivian can accomplish getting 24 kW out of the vehicle by using the vehicle’s…

Second-Gen R1 Quad Range Unveiled; Up To 350 Miles Up From 328 Miles

Unveiled at the 2024 Rivian Investor Day event, Rivian shared a slide that shows the dramatic costs and performance improvements with the old Origin motors versus the new Ascent and Enduro motors. Here’s a breakdown of everything: Origin Quad (First-Generation R1) 0-60 mph in 3.0s328 miles of range1/4 mile in 11.7s Ascent Quad (Second-Generation R1) 0-60 mph in 2.5sUp to 350 miles of range1/4 mile in 10.5s Ascent Tri 0-60mph in 2.9s400+ miles of range1/4 mile in 11.2s Enduro Dual…

Rivian “Launch Mode” Event On July 10th at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA

06/26/2024
EV Events, Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Rivian R2, Rivian R3, Rivian R3X
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Jose Castillo

Join Rivian and Rivian fans at the Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington on July 10th, 2024 between 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm PDT for an “electric” evening of food, fun, connections, and celebrations of all things Rivian. Event Name: Launch ModeLocation: Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent, Washington 98042Date: July 10th, 2024Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm PDTRSVP Link: At this “Launch Mode” event, you’ll get to meet the second-generation R1T and R1S and the R2, R3, and…

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Announce Transformative Joint Venture

In a bold move poised to reshape the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Rivian and Volkswagen Group have unveiled a groundbreaking joint venture. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the EV market by leveraging Rivian’s cutting-edge software and zonal electronics platform alongside Volkswagen’s expansive global reach and operational expertise. Rivian is set to receive a substantial $5 billion in capital through this partnership. This funding will be instrumental in supporting the production of Rivian’s upcoming R2 vehicle, as well as other next-generation…