The 2025.18 update is now rolling out internally to Rivian employees. Based on past rollouts, we can expect to see it reach customer vehicles within the next two weeks—and it’s a solid one. Multi-factor Drive is finally here. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring app-based authentication before you can drive. It works with your phone or smartwatch…
At Tech Brew’s Power Shift event in NYC, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid shared two big updates that aim to make EV ownership even smoother for Rivian drivers: deeper integration with the IONNA charging network and the launch of a smart home charging program later this summer. Let’s start with IONNA. While it was initially reported that Rivian would…
After months of speculation, Rivian has revealed the location for its top referrer retreat, and it’s hard to imagine a better backdrop than Joshua Tree, California. This invite-only adventure weekend is reserved for the first 100 Rivian owners who hit 25 or more qualifying referrals by June 14, 2025. While Rivian had previously confirmed that a special retreat was coming, the where and when had…
If you’ve followed me or RivianTrackr for a while, you probably know I’m a big fan of the Nokian Outpost nAT. I ran the 275/65R20 LT version on my old Gen 1 R1T and loved them. But now, Nokian finally offers a version for Rivian’s 22” Range wheels, and yes, I immediately swapped out the stock Pirelli Scorpion Zero All…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has once again dropped a juicy detail about the upcoming R2, this time focusing on the rear suspension setup. In a new post on X, RJ shared images and explained that the R2 will use a multi-link rear suspension featuring five stamped steel links and an isolated rear subframe, which is a design aimed at delivering both premium ride…
