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.

Breaking: Rivian R1S Flaunts a New Purple Look!

Rivian fans with sharp eyes have spotted a stunning purple R1S Quad Motor Gen 2 cruising around California! This could be one of the new colors Rivian plans to introduce this year. Notably, it’s sporting new 22” Sport wheels with a bronze shimmer—a sleek new design—and a Gear Guard badge featuring a purple-vested “Gear Guard” that perfectly complements the new hue. With Rivian’s recent updates, we’re expecting an official announcement soon, likely unveiling this color alongside others and news about native NACS support. We’ll share more as it drops—stay tuned!…

New Rivian Exterior Colors Coming in 2025

Exciting news for anyone dreaming of a more colorful Rivian: new paint options are on the way in 2025! Rivian shared in their December Let’s Go newsletter that they’re expanding the color palette next year. They’re keeping the actual shades a secret for now, but we can’t wait to see what’s coming. Whether you’re into bold, bright colors or something more subtle and earthy, it sounds like there will be plenty to choose from. Got a dream color in mind for your…

The 2025 Rivian R1S is the Only Large SUV to Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The 2025 Rivian R1S just picked up a big win: it’s the only Large SUV to be named a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS this year. That’s the highest safety rating you can get, and it applies to R1S models built after August 2024. What’s the Big Deal? The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award isn’t handed out easily. Vehicles need to perform extremely well in multiple crash tests, have strong crash prevention tech, and come with headlights that work…

Thinking About Rivian’s Darkout Package? Here’s Why You Should Add It at Checkout

12/17/2024
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Jose Castillo

Ryan from The Kilowatts recently reached out to Rivian to see how much it would cost to add the Darkout Package to his Gen 2 R1Safter delivery. For reference, the Darkout Package, which includes Gunmetal skid plates and Black badging, is a $750 option when selected at the time of purchase. Retrofitting it later, however, isn’t so budget-friendly. Rivian’s quote revealed a total cost of $2,381, broken down into parts pricing and labor. Cost Breakdown Labor Costs Rivian estimates 2.8 hours of labor at a rate of $560, bringing the total to $2,381. Why…

Rivian Drops Front Passenger Under-Seat Cubby in Cost-Cutting Move

Rivian has quietly removed the under-seat storage cubby from the front passenger seat on vehicles built after mid-November. The change is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to cut costs and work toward turning a profit—something every automaker needs to figure out, especially in the competitive EV space. The good news? The driver-side under-seat cubby is still there, so you won’t lose all the hidden in-cabin storage. If you’re wondering if this is related to the recent move of the…