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Rivian Now Selling Tesla NACS Adapter at Select Service Centers for $225

Starting today, Rivian has made the Tesla NACS (North American Charging Standard) adapter available for purchase at select service centers that also offer Rivian gear. Priced at $225, this adapter is perfect for Rivian owners who need an extra or want to get their hands on it faster. While this new option allows for immediate purchase, Rivian is still honoring its previous promise: every new Rivian owner will receive a free NACS adapter by mail before January 31, 2025. If…

The Rivian Community Has Spoken: We’re Saving the Owl! 🦉

Big news for Team Owl fans! After an amazing discussion sparked by Reddit user u/ihavetime, the Rivian community has made its voice heard loud and clear—Rivian is saving the owl! While the next software update (2024.43) is already in testing and won’t include our favorite feathery friend, you can rest easy knowing that it is coming in a future release. This update will ensure the owl stays part of our beloved Rivian experience.

Connect+ Explained: Is Rivian’s Premium Service Worth the Monthly Fee?

With many Rivian owners approaching the end of their Connect+ initial trial period, many have been asking if it’s worth the monthly $14.99 fee to keep it. Let’s take a look at what features Connect+ currently (as of the writing of this article) offers and what potential future offerings may be included with your Connect+ subscription. What’s Connect+ Connect+ is Rivian’s premium subscription service, enabling cellular connectivity on Rivian vehicles. With Connect+, you unlock the ability to use native media…

Rivian Confirms No Issues with NACS Adapters Amid Ford’s Advisory

Recently, Ford Motor Company issued a notice to its electric vehicle owners about potential issues with the official Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. Ford warned that over time, this adapter may lead to reduced charging speeds and, in some cases, cause damage to the vehicle’s charge port. Ford has advised its customers to discontinue the use of the adapter until they can replace it with an updated version. This news has raised concerns across the EV community, especially…

REVIEW: Rivian Halloween Update Includes Knight Rider, Back to the Future, Sound Effects, and More!

Spooky season is upon us and Rivian is going all out this year with its Halloween-themed “costumes” for your Rivian and some new interior colors and lock sound effects. In this article, we will take a deep dive at all the fun that Wassym and the Rivian team have done to make our vehicles a bit more spooky alongside some great 80s stuff. Welcome to Halloween! Beginning today, as long as you’ve installed the latest 2024.39 software update and 2.15…