Rivian Lease Prices Drop Despite End of Federal EV Credit

Rivian 22" Range Wheel and Tire Set

A lot of folks are still recovering from the shock of the federal EV lease credit disappearing. For months, buyers were planning their timing carefully, expecting to jump in before the end of the year to lock in that extra savings. Once the credit went away, it felt like the deal was gone too. But here’s the surprise: most Rivian…

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Rivian Delays Kick Turn and RAD Tuner Features Until End of Year

Rivian Quad Kick Turn

Rivian’s Kick Turn and RAD Tuner features are still missing in action. When the 2026 R1T and R1S launched back in June, Rivian showed off two exciting new capabilities: Kick Turn, which lets the truck pivot almost in place on loose surfaces, and RAD Tuner, a built-in real-time tuning system for suspension and drive dynamics. Both were promised to arrive…

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The Emergency Stuff No One Talks About But Every Rivian Owner Should Know

Rivian Caution Tape Illustration

Let’s be honest, this isn’t something any of us want to think about. Emergencies aren’t fun to talk about, but they’re incredibly important to understand, especially with EVs. Whether it’s a crash, a dead 12-volt battery, or a loss of power after an accident, knowing what to do could make all the difference. That’s why I wanted to highlight something Rivian does…

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How Rivian Cut Carbon While Adding Range and Horsepower

Rivian R1S

One of the things I’ve always loved about Rivian is that they don’t just focus on speed or range, they also put real effort into making the vehicles more sustainable. The new R1 Tri-Motor and Quad-Motor are the perfect example of that. Rivian shared that today’s R1 lineup has nearly a 25% lower carbon footprint compared to the original 2022…

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Rivian Drops Auxiliary Brake Light, Reintroduces R1T Tent

Rivian Auxiliary Brake Light

Rivian wasn’t done after yesterday’s Gear Shop drop. Today they rolled out a new Auxiliary Brake Light for the R1T. Basically, it’s a simple but smart add-on for anyone throwing big stuff over the bed, like a rooftop tent. Normally that would block your third brake light, which legally always has to be visible. Rivian’s solution? Mount this brake light on your Cargo…

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