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.

Permanent AWD Option Coming Soon for Rivian Dual Motor Owners

03/21/2025
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s Dual Motor R1 uses a rear motor clutch system that disconnects the rear motor during cruising to improve efficiency—defaulting to FWD at medium to high speeds unless extra traction or power is needed. Until now, drivers haven’t had manual control over this behavior in All-Purpose mode, which can lead to a slight power delay and noticeable NVH (a clunk, especially on Gen 1 units) when the rear motor re-engages under sudden throttle. Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, confirmed on social media that manual clutch control is coming,…

Rivian R1S Cracks the Top 5 Best-Selling EVs in the U.S.

Rivian is gaining ground in the EV market, and the latest sales data proves it. According to Cox Automotive, the Rivian R1S was the fifth best-selling EV in the U.S. last month, marking a huge milestone for the brand. With over 4,000 vehicles sold, Rivian’s total sales jumped 34% from the previous month—an impressive feat considering the industry-wide slowdown. The R1S trailed only the Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Honda Prologue in terms of sales volume.…

Rivian R1S sporting the Palo Alto Police Department branding

Palo Alto Police Department Pilots Rivian R1S in New Fleet Program

Rivian’s vehicles are making their way into more municipal fleets, and the latest to get in on the action is the City of Palo Alto. In an exciting new pilot program, Palo Alto is teaming up with Rivian and the local police department to test out the R1S as part of their fleet. The city recently shared a photo of a custom police R1S. This isn’t the first time Rivian’s electric SUVs have been tapped for government use. Just last…

Rivian Recalls Some 2025 R1T and R1S Models for Headlight Issue

Rivian just issued a recall for some 2025 R1T and R1S models because of a headlight issue that could mess with visibility in cold weather. Basically, some headlights might not turn on at startup due to a supplier’s mistake, which means these vehicles don’t meet federal safety standards for lighting. So far, Rivian hasn’t reported any accidents or injuries from this, but obviously, driving with faulty headlights isn’t ideal—especially in bad weather conditions. If your truck or SUV is affected,…

Video – Why My Friend Ditched Tesla for a Rivian R1S

⚡ Subscribe to RivianTrackr for the latest Rivian news, reviews, and updates! ⚡ I sat down with my friend Howard, who I’ve known for over 15 years, to talk about his bold switch from Tesla to Rivian. After owning three Teslas and cutting his Model X lease short, Howard made the leap to a Rivian R1S—and he’s got a lot to say about it. In this conversation, we dive into: If you’re debating between Tesla and Rivian or curious about…