Rivian R3

Stay in the loop on all things Rivian R3. From official announcements and design details to features, specs, and release updates, this category covers everything about Rivian’s upcoming compact EV. Whether you’re curious or planning to buy, check back often for the latest R3 news and insights.

RJ Scaringe Says Rivian R3 Will Undercut R2 Pricing

Rivian fans got a little surprise last week when RJ Scaringe sat down with the Rotary Club of Atlanta and casually confirmed something we’ve all been wondering about, the R3 is going to come in noticeably cheaper than the R2. That’s a big deal because Rivian has been holding firm on the R2’s starting price, saying a $45k variant is still on track for the 2026 launch. Hearing RJ say the R3 undercuts that adds a whole new layer of…

Rivian Plans 615K Annual EV Capacity by 2030 With New Georgia Factory

09/22/2025
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is finally making some big moves in Georgia, and honestly, it’s a huge sign that things are lining up for the long game. The new manufacturing plant isn’t just a shiny facility in the works, it’s the foundation for Rivian’s shift from building $100K luxury trucks and SUVs to actually competing in the mass-market EV world. Rivian wants to expand production capacity by nearly 200% over the next couple of years, eventually hitting more than 600,000 vehicles annually by…

New Rivian Patent Details Multi-Function Scroll Wheel Design

04/04/2025
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Jose Castillo

Thanks to friend-of-the-site kanundrum, we’ve got a look at some new Rivian patent filings that give us a much deeper peek into the scroll wheels spotted on the R2 and R3 prototype vehicles. While they might look simple at first glance, these little dials might just be one of the most important UX features in Rivian’s next-gen lineup. According to the patent, these are “multi-modal control mechanisms,” which is a fancy way of saying they’re capable of a whole lot more…

Rivian R3 Wins “Design of the Year” at the TopGear 2024 Awards

Rivian’s compact crossover, the R3, has taken center stage at the TopGear.com 2024 Awards, winning the coveted “Design of the Year” title. Described by Top Gear as a “compact crossover mashing together just about every body style and era you can imagine,” the R3 has left an indelible mark on the automotive world with its bold and unconventional design. A Fusion of Eras and Styles The Rivian R3 stands out in the crowded EV market with a design that evokes…

Rivian “Launch Mode” Event On July 10th at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA

06/26/2024
EV Events, Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Rivian R2, Rivian R3, Rivian R3X
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Jose Castillo

Join Rivian and Rivian fans at the Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington on July 10th, 2024 between 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm PDT for an “electric” evening of food, fun, connections, and celebrations of all things Rivian. Event Name: Launch ModeLocation: Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent, Washington 98042Date: July 10th, 2024Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm PDTRSVP Link: At this “Launch Mode” event, you’ll get to meet the second-generation R1T and R1S and the R2, R3, and…