Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian’s Service Struggles Are Finally Getting the Attention They Deserve

Let’s be real: Rivian’s service situation has been rough. As more R1Ts and R1Ss hit the road, service centers got slammed — and owners were left waiting weeks or even months for basic appointments. It’s been one of the biggest sore spots in what’s otherwise a pretty awesome ownership experience. The core issue? Rivian just didn’t build out their service network fast enough to keep up with demand. Not enough service centers. Not enough mobile service vans. And definitely not…

Rivian R1S Gets Police-Ready Thanks to EV Sportline’s New Patrol EV Upfit

Many people might not know this, but Rivian has been quietly building out an official Rivian Upfit Program — partnering with select companies to help customize vehicles for specific jobs and industries. One of those partners is our friend (and affiliate) EV Sportline, and they’ve been hard at work creating some pretty wild builds. If you’re wondering, what’s an upfit exactly? — it’s basically when a vehicle gets modified after it leaves the factory to better serve a specific purpose. Think shelving systems, flooring changes,…

Rivian Makes It Easier to Apply Trade-In Value When Shopping for an R1T or R1S

Earlier this year, Rivian made a big improvement to the R1 Shop experience by showing a much clearer breakdown of taxes and fees when browsing available R1T and R1S vehicles. Now, they’ve taken another step toward making the buying process even more transparent. Rivian recently updated the Payment Estimator tool to let you apply your estimated trade-in equity directly toward the purchase price of your new vehicle. When you open the estimator, there’s now a toggle to either request a…

Hands-On with Rivian App v3: What’s New and What’s Next

Rivian just released version 3 of their mobile app, and it’s a big upgrade. The whole design feels cleaner and easier to use. There’s better use of space, more thoughtful colors, and key features are easier to find. It’s clear Rivian listened to user feedback when putting this together. This update also sets the stage for more improvements down the road—especially for new owners going through delivery and setup. But it’s not just about current owners—v3 also starts building the…

Rivian Adds Gen 2 Wireless Charger and Camp Speaker to Gear Shop

Rivian just dropped two new accessories in the Gear Shop, and both are aimed at rounding out the experience for Gen 1 vehicle owners. First is the Gen 2 Wireless Charger, a redesigned charging pad compatible with Gen 1 R1T and R1S. It now features a center divider to better hold your phone in place — something the original version struggled with. Multicoil technology allows for more reliable charging across the pad, supporting 7.5W to 15W speeds and two devices at once. But while it’s…