Rivian R3X

Catch all the latest news on the Rivian R3X, the off-road-ready version of Rivian’s compact EV. From rugged features and performance upgrades to release updates and first looks, this category is your go-to spot for everything R3X. Stay tuned as Rivian takes its compact adventure vehicle to the next level.

Rivian Georgia Factory Concept Art

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

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…

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Rivian R2 Halo Roller Haptic System

New Rivian Patent Details Multi-Function Scroll Wheel Design

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…

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Rivian Seattle Track Day

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

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…

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Front face of the Rivian R2

VIDEO: Tour Rivian Atlanta + R2, R3, and R3X With Me!

We decided to drive up from Orlando, FL to Atlanta, GA to check out the Rivian Space in Downtown Atlanta plus check out the Rivian R2, R3, and R3X which Rivian brought out for people to enjoy at its Rivian Space located in Ponce City Market. Rivian was kind enough to let me come early and sit inside the R2, R3, and R3X to experience what these vehicles feel like and I recorded it. Check out the video below and…

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