Senate Republicans Target $7,500 EV Lease Credit, Rivian R1 Buyers Could Lose Key Incentive

Lease an R1S

A new Senate GOP tax plan could abruptly end the $7,500 federal credit that many Rivian R1T and R1S buyers access through leasing. The bill would eliminate the lease credit for foreign-built EVs immediately and phase it out for North American-built models, like Rivian’s, within 180 days of becoming law. Rivian customers haven’t qualified for the credit on purchases due…

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Rivian’s Summer Adventure Drive Kicks Off Nationwide with Up to $10,500 in Lease Offers

Your summer adventure starts now

Rivian is hitting the road for summer with a nationwide demo drive series happening June 18–25, inviting prospective buyers to get behind the wheel of an R1T or R1S at local service centers across the country. One of the stops? Orlando, where the Rivian team will be hosting test drives, showcasing on-site vehicles, and walking visitors through current purchase and lease incentives. These Summer Adventure Drive events…

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Rivian Range Estimates Updated for 2026, Quad Max Pack Data Finally Appears

Gen 2 Rivian R1 Quad Side Profile

New EPA documents reveal updated range estimates for Rivian’s 2026 model year vehicles, including the first official figures for the Quad Motor Max Pack configuration. As with previous years, Rivian uses the more rigorous 5-cycle EPA testing method, which provides a more realistic real-world estimate compared to the simpler 2-cycle procedure some automakers use. While some 2026 configurations still show…

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New Recall for 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S Over Front Turn Signal Issue

2025 Rivian R1S

Rivian has issued a new recall affecting certain 2025 model year R1T and R1S vehicles due to a potential issue with the front turn signal lamps. According to the company, a supplier manufacturing issue may prevent one or both front turn signals from illuminating or flashing properly. This means the vehicle may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

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2026 Rivian R1T and R1S Prices Go Up Slightly Across the Board

Gen 2 Rivian R1 Quad Badging

Rivian has confirmed pricing for the 2026 model-year R1T and R1S. While the updates are modest, there are slight increases across nearly every configuration. Full specs, options, and accessory details for the 2026 vehicles are expected to drop closer to the start of sales later this summer. Here’s what’s changing. R1S Configuration Current Price 2026 Price Difference Dual-Motor Standard $75,900…

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