Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian Suspends Production of Amazon Delivery Vans Due to Parts Shortage

Rivian has temporarily halted production of its Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) for Amazon due to a parts shortage, the company announced on Friday. This production pause is the latest in a series of supply chain challenges faced by the electric vehicle maker, impacting its commercial partnership with Amazon, which holds a 16% stake in Rivian and has ordered 100,000 EDVs for delivery by 2030. While Rivian did not disclose details about the specific part or supplier involved, the company reassured…

Rivian Adds Sleek Black Variant to Cargo Crossbar Lineup

08/15/2024 at 2:35pm
Accessories, Rivian
Jose Castillo

Rivian has launched a new “Dark” variant of its Cargo Crossbars for the R1 series, now available in black. The company will continue to offer the silver version of the crossbars for both the R1T and R1S models. Both the Silver and Dark Cargo Crossbars are priced at $650 for a set of two. As of the time of this article, the Dark crossbars are currently out of stock, but customers are encouraged to check the Rivian Gear Shop for…

Rivian Launches $1,400 Travel Kitchen

08/15/2024 at 11:57am
Accessories, Rivian
Jose Castillo

Earlier this week we reported about the new Rivian Travel Kitchen that was coming and today, Rivian launched this new product in its Gear Shop. The new Rivian Travel Kitchen is priced at $1,400 USD or $1,925 CAD. This new Travel Kitchen is designed by Rivian and features a 2-burner induction cooktop, food prep surface, and storage space built specifically for the R1 and beyond. The 2 induction burners feature 9 adjustable heat levels and an output of up to…

Rivian Confirms Large+ Battery Safe for 100% Daily Charging

08/14/2024 at 3:45pm
Jose Castillo

In a recent confirmation on Reddit, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, verified that the new Large+ battery is indeed a software-locked version of the Max pack. This development aligns with previous reports on RivianTrackr, which noted that the Large+ battery can safely be charged to 100%. Wassym also shared that the Large+ battery also features different charging and regen characteristics. We don’t know what this means until we can run charging tests on the Large+ battery pack.

Sarah O’Brien, Rivian’s Chief Communications Officer, Departs on Her Terms

08/14/2024 at 3:04pm
Jose Castillo

Rivian has announced the departure of Sarah O’Brien, the company’s Chief Communications Officer. According to a statement from Rivian, O’Brien’s decision to leave was made on her terms and is not indicative of any underlying issues within the organization. O’Brien has played a crucial role in managing Rivian’s communications strategy during a pivotal time for the company, as it has emerged as a key player in the electric vehicle market. Her leadership and expertise have been instrumental in guiding Rivian’s…