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.

Rivian’s Customer Satisfaction Campaign Targets Audio Fix in R1T and R1S Models

Rivian has announced a new customer satisfaction campaign for certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S models. This campaign focuses on a potential issue with the interior audio amplifier. Some of these vehicles may have been built with the wrong audio amplifier. In certain cases, a firmware update could cause the audio system to stop working. To resolve this, Rivian is proactively offering to replace the amplifier in affected vehicles. This move is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality…

A Closer Look at the Elegant Ocean Coast + Driftwood Interior in the 2025 Rivian R1S

This weekend, Reddit user papermodelplane shared their initial impressions of the 2025 Rivian R1S Gen 2 Tri Max, featuring the Ocean Coast + Driftwood interior. After 48 hours of ownership, the Ascend interior package with its premium materials and design upgrades stands out as a major highlight. The Ascend interior is a significant upgrade over previous models, replacing much of the plastic with vegan leather throughout the door panels, center console, and steering wheel. One notable improvement is the heather…

Rivian Discontinues Dark Mats and Shifts R1 Package Options

Sometimes I notice the little things that others would never notice and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing… but while visiting Rivian.com, as I do multiple times a day, I noticed a few changes to the R1 configurator and what options come with what vehicle. Let’s take a look at just some minor changes that might be impactful to future owners. tl;dr Floor Mats Rivian has simplified the selection of floor mats for R1 vehicles. Previously, Rivian offered…

R1S and R1T Now Available To Rent In The United Kingdom!

The Rivian R1S hits the roads in the United Kingdom and while Rivian has yet to officially sell its vehicles in Europe, the brand’s presence overseas is growing, thanks to rental opportunities. EVision, the UK’s largest all-electric rental company, has made this new development possible, which has recently added the Rivian R1S to its fleet. The electric SUV is now available to rent for anywhere between one day and three years, offering flexibility for a variety of customer needs. However,…

Rivian Offers 10,000 Miles of Wind and Solar-Powered Driving for New and Pre-Owned R1S and R1T Purchases

Beginning today, September 23, 2024, Rivian will power the first 10,000 miles of all new or pre-owned R1S and R1T vehicles purchased before the end of the year with 100% renewable energy. Rivian has stated that no matter how you charge or where you charge, they will purchase renewable energy certificates on your behalf as Rivian continues the transition to a cleaner planet and cleaner grid. So what’s renewable energy matching? Renewable energy matching allows people like you and me…