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California Dune next to Glacier White R1T

California Dune R1T Spotted Next to Glacier White and They Look Similar

Keith, a fan of RivianTrackr, recently visited the Rivian Seattle delivery center and got up close with the new California Dune R1T. Sitting right next to a Glacier White R1T, the difference between the two colors was subtle but noticeable. California Dune almost looks like a warmer take on Glacier White—kind of an off-white with a slight beige tint. In certain lighting, it might even be tough to tell them apart unless they’re side by side. While Glacier White has…

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Powered Tonneau Cover V2

Rivian Launches New Powered Tonneau Cover V2 in R1 Shop for R1T

Rivian has officially launched the redesigned Powered Tonneau Cover, first seen on the California Dune R1T, and it’s now available in the R1 Shop as the Powered Tonneau Cover V2. If you want to add it to your R1T, it’ll cost $2,000, up from the $1,500 price tag of the previous version. For R1T Tri Motor owners, there’s no need to worry about the added cost—the Powered Tonneau Cover now comes standard on those trucks at no extra charge. So, what’s new? The biggest change is the design. The…

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Rivian Factory Normal, IL Battery Pack

Rivian Confirms Paid Battery Unlocks Are Coming Later This Year

Rivian is finally letting owners unlock more range—if they’re willing to pay for it. Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s SVP of Software, confirmed today that Large+ battery packs (which are really just software-locked Max packs) will get a paid upgrade option later this year. This likely means Standard+ owners (who actually have a locked Large pack) will get the same opportunity. Tesla’s done this before, and now Rivian is jumping in. The good news? More range without swapping hardware. The bad news?…

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Video – Swapping to KO3s on My Rivian – Worth It or Regrets?

I swapped out my efficient Pirelli road tires for BFGoodrich KO3s on my Rivian’s 22” Range wheels. Why? I wanted better off-road capability and a more rugged look—but I knew there’d be some trade-offs. In my video below, I break down: So, was it the right call? Watch and find out! Let me know what you think—would you swap to KO3s? ⚡ Subscribe to RivianTrackr for the latest Rivian news, reviews, and updates! ⚡

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Dual-Performance Upgrade

Rivian’s 2025.06 Update Will Let R1 Owners Unlock Dual-Motor Performance Upgrade

Rivian is rolling out a big update for R1 Dual-Motor owners in the 2025.06 OTA. You’ll soon be able to upgrade to Dual-Motor Performance directly from your center screen. No service center visit required, just an over-the-air software unlock. This upgrade boosts 0-60 mph to 3.4 seconds. Horsepower jumps to 665 hp, and torque increases to 829 lb-ft. It also adds three new drive modes. Rally Mode improves handling on loose surfaces. Sport Mode sharpens performance for street driving. Soft Sand Mode enhances traction in deep sand.…

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