Google Employees Receive Discount on Rivian R1T and R1S

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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…

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

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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…

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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…

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Second-Gen R1 Quad Range Unveiled; Up To 350 Miles Up From 328 Miles

Unveiled at the 2024 Rivian Investor Day event, Rivian shared a slide that shows the dramatic costs and performance improvements with the old Origin motors versus the new Ascent and Enduro motors. Here’s a breakdown of everything: Origin Quad (First-Generation R1) 0-60 mph in 3.0s328 miles of range1/4 mile in 11.7s Ascent Quad (Second-Generation R1) 0-60 mph in 2.5sUp to…

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