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50k Miles with My Rivian R1T: The Ultimate Tesla Replacement

My Glacier White truck with Forest Edge interior and 20″ AT wheels, has given me quite the adventure. 100+ off-road trips, dozens of camping weekends, 50+ community club events with hundreds of owners, and more Costco runs than I can count. Leaving Tesla for greater adventures was a no brainer—long before Rivian gained full access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Now, with that added convenience alongside the slowly expanding Rivian Adventure Network and countless CCS-compatible stations, peace of mind is just another…

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Rivian’s R2 Drive Unit Brings Major Efficiency Upgrades

Rivian’s R2 is shaping up to be a game-changer, and CEO RJ Scaringe just shared a key upgrade. The new Maximus drive unit uses continuous winding in the stator, cutting welds per stator assembly from 264 (on Enduro) to just 24. Fewer welds mean faster production, lower costs, and improved reliability—exactly what Rivian needs to make the R2 more affordable. With innovations like this, Rivian is clearly pushing to optimize efficiency while keeping performance high.

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Electric Roadhouse in Austin, TX

Rivian Transforms Austin Space into “Electric Roadhouse” for SXSW 2025

If you stopped by the Rivian Space in Austin this week, you might have been met with a locked door and a sign explaining why—Rivian is in the middle of transforming the space into the Electric Roadhouse for SXSW, which kicks off on Friday, March 7th. Reddit user u/GurCurrent8732 was one of the first to spot the closure, confirming that Rivian’s Austin location is getting a full makeover for the festival. This all ties into Rivian’s two-year exclusive sponsorship with SXSW, which…

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What Are Rivian’s Standard+ and Large+ Batteries and How to Check Yours

If you’ve been confused about Rivian’s Standard+ and Large+ battery options, you’re not alone. These battery trims were quietly offered for a short period, and Rivian never specifically called them out in the R1 Shop. Instead, buyers had to rely on range estimates and specs to figure out what they were actually getting. Here’s the deal—both Standard+ and Large+ are just software-locked versions of larger battery packs. The Standard+ is actually a Large pack with some capacity locked away, while…

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