Rivian just released its Q1 2025 shareholder letter, giving us a clearer picture of where the company stands heading into the rest of the year. While deliveries were down, there’s a lot to like—especially on the profitability front, progress on the upcoming R2, and some major financial backing now locked in. The company will share more details during its investor…
We’re getting closer to the 2026 Rivian R1T and R1S, and while it won’t be a full redesign, there are some meaningful updates on the way. Some are confirmed, some are likely, and some things definitely aren’t happening. What’s coming The biggest change is NACS—Rivian is switching over to the Tesla-style charging port starting in 2026. That means easier access…
Our friend Zack Nelson (aka JerryRigEverything) and his wife Cambry recently tried out a Gen 2 Rivian R1S to see if it could replace her Tesla Model X. Cambry’s been a wheelchair user for about 20 years, so accessibility is a big deal — especially when it comes to transferring into the driver’s seat, storing her wheelchair, and hauling kids…
Rivian isn’t sitting around waiting to see what happens with Trump’s proposed tariffs—they’re already prepping. While other automakers are pulling back forecasts, Rivian quietly started stockpiling EV batteries last year, locking in supplies before costs potentially spike. According to Bloomberg, Rivian paid upfront to secure lithium-iron phosphate cells from China’s Gotion for its commercial vans. Gotion even built a separate…
Rivian has a few updated lease and trade-in offers for May that are worth knowing if you’re thinking about ordering an R1T or R1S. First up is the “Nothing but Adventure” lease offer, which runs through May 31. If you lease a 2025 Dual Motor R1T or R1S with the Max battery and Performance Upgrade, Rivian will contribute $6,500 toward your down payment. This is applied…
