Rivian R1T

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…

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,…

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…

If you’re driving a 2022-2024 Rivian R1T or R1S and have noticed a subtle chirping or squeaking sound coming from the front of your vehicle, you’re not alone. Rivian is aware of the issue and is taking proactive steps to address it through a new Technical Service Bulletin. The issue occurs when driving on uneven surfaces at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). While the sound can be a little annoying, the good news is that it doesn’t impact the…