Rivian R1S

Stay up to date on the Rivian R1S, the all-electric SUV built for adventure. From new features and software updates to real-world performance and industry news, this category covers everything R1S. Check back for the latest on Rivian’s flagship SUV.

First Batch Of Gen 2 Tri-Motor R1S Hit R1 Shop; Delivery Within 6 Weeks! [U]

Update 1: Rivian has confirmed the removal of the Tri R1S vehicles from the R1 Shop. The vehicles appeared early and should not have been on there. Rivian has told RivianTrackr that we can expect to see the Tri-Motor R1S vehicles return in the coming weeks. The moment a lot of us have been waiting for has happened, 2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor vehicles have started hitting the R1 Shop! The first batch of about 5 Gen 2 Tri-Motor R1S is…

2022-2023 Rivian R1T and R1S Models Recalled for Incorrect Vehicle Weight Labels

Rivian has issued a new recall for select 2022-2023 Rivian R1T and R1S models claiming that the maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.” To resolve the issue, Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2024. Owners may contact…

Google Employees Receive Discount on Rivian R1T and R1S

Rivian and Google have partnered to offer Google employees a discount on the purchase of a new Rivian R1T or R1S through the R1 Shop. If you’re a Google employee, you should have received an email with details on how to access this offer. To take advantage of this discount, Google employees must take delivery of their vehicle by September 30th. Back in May, Rivian announced it had partnered with Google to bring Google Cast and a native YouTube app…

Towing Capabilities: A Comparison Between Rivian’s Gen 1 and Gen 2 Vehicles

As Rivian continues to innovate in the electric vehicle space, the differences between their first and second-generation vehicles are becoming more pronounced, especially regarding towing capabilities. If you’re considering using your Rivian for towing, it’s crucial to understand how the updates in the Gen 2 vehicles affect towing capacity across different models and configurations. Gen 2 Vehicles: Updated Towing Capacities The Gen 2 Rivian vehicles introduce new powertrain options, which have led to some adjustments in towing capacities: R1T Towing…

Rivian Confirms Tri-Motor Gen 2 R1 Deliveries to Begin at the End of Q3

In today’s Q2 2024 quarterly earnings call, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe delivered exciting news for the EV community: the highly anticipated Tri-Motor Gen 2 R1 is set to begin deliveries at the end of Q3 2024. The Tri-Motor Gen 2 R1 has been eagerly awaited by enthusiasts and potential buyers alike, promising enhanced performance, increased range, and cutting-edge technology. With this latest update, Rivian is not only reaffirming its commitment to delivering groundbreaking vehicles but also setting the stage for…