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.

New Recall for 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S Over Front Turn Signal Issue

Rivian has issued a new recall affecting certain 2025 model year R1T and R1S vehicles due to a potential issue with the front turn signal lamps. According to the company, a supplier manufacturing issue may prevent one or both front turn signals from illuminating or flashing properly. This means the vehicle may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which covers exterior lighting and signaling. While Rivian says it’s not aware of any accidents or injuries…

2026 Rivian R1T and R1S Prices Go Up Slightly Across the Board

Rivian has confirmed pricing for the 2026 model-year R1T and R1S. While the updates are modest, there are slight increases across nearly every configuration. Full specs, options, and accessory details for the 2026 vehicles are expected to drop closer to the start of sales later this summer. Here’s what’s changing. R1S Configuration Current Price 2026 Price Difference Dual-Motor Standard $75,900 $76,990 +$1,090 Dual-Motor Large $83,900 $83,990 +$90 Dual-Motor Max $89,900 $90,990 +$1,090 Tri-Motor Max $105,900 $106,990 +$1,090 R1T Configuration Current…

Marques Brownlee Briefly Leaks New 2026 R1T Quad Before Pulling It Down

Earlier today, Marques Brownlee (aka MKBHD) gave us an early look at the upcoming 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor Gen 2, before quickly pulling the post. The short video clip, which was shared on his social platforms and then deleted not long after, revealed several key design updates coming with the refreshed Quad. In the video, Marques showcased the new NACS charging port that Rivian is adding to all 2026 model year vehicles. He also revealed an exclusive new 22”…

Rivian’s Pushing California Dune R1S Deals Hard

Rivian is going all-in to move California Dune R1S inventory, and the lease deals right now are honestly some of the best I’ve seen. If you’ve been on the fence, this might be the time to jump. Here are the offers you can currently stack up: Order here with my referral code! Once you order, email me and I’ll help you make sure all the incentives get applied.

Rivian’s Latest Software Update Boosts Fast Charging Speeds

06/04/2025
EV Charging, Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Software
Jose Castillo

Rivian’s latest software update, version 2025.18, is now rolling out—and thanks to a behind-the-scenes look from Kyle at Out of Spec, we’re finally seeing some real progress in fast charging times, especially for Gen 2 R1 vehicles. Let’s break down the key improvements across battery packs: Max Pack (Gen 1 & Gen 2) Large Pack (Gen 2 only) Standard Pack (Gen 2 only) These improvements highlight how much Rivian is refining not just vehicle software, but the overall ownership experience, especially…