Rivian News and Rumors

Video – Is Rivian’s $5,000 Performance Upgrade Worth It?

09/22/2025 at 6:04pm
Rivian, Software
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Jose Castillo

I finally pulled the trigger on the Rivian Performance Upgrade for my R1S Dual Large and wanted to share the full experience with you all. This upgrade runs $5,000 and promises better acceleration and overall performance. In the video below, I go over the purchase process, what installation was like, and most importantly, whether it’s actually worth the money. If you’ve been on the fence about upgrading, this should help you decide.

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

09/22/2025 at 11:12am
Rivian, Rivian R2, Rivian R3, Rivian R3X
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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…

Rivian Drops Auxiliary Brake Light, Reintroduces R1T Tent

Rivian wasn’t done after yesterday’s Gear Shop drop. Today they rolled out a new Auxiliary Brake Light for the R1T. Basically, it’s a simple but smart add-on for anyone throwing big stuff over the bed, like a rooftop tent. Normally that would block your third brake light, which legally always has to be visible. Rivian’s solution? Mount this brake light on your Cargo Crossbars and plug it into the trailer connector using the 7-pin. Done. Price is $200. And speaking of tents, Rivian also brought…

The Journey Ahead for RivianTrackr

09/19/2025 at 11:49am
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Jose Castillo

I recently had the chance to take part in Camp Rivian at Joshua Tree National Park, a special thank-you from Rivian for those of us who’ve been able to bring in 25 or more referrals through the Rivian Rewards program. It was an unforgettable experience, but it also gave me time to step back and think about what I really want RivianTrackr to be moving forward. Here’s the truth, I love this community. I love creating content, sharing updates, and…

Rivian R1T Powered Tonneau Cover Returns With Improved Design and Service Retrofits

Rivian has introduced an upgraded Powered Tonneau Cover for the R1T, priced at $3,300, and it’s a serious improvement over the original design. The new version is water-resistant, virtually noise-free, and rolls open smoothly in seconds with its 36 connected slats. It not only protects your gear from the elements but also gives the R1T bed a more refined, armored look. Compatibility and retrofits Not every truck will be able to make the switch. Some R1Ts that were built without a Tonneau Cover,…