Rivian News and Rumors

You Can Now Buy Rivian Gear on Amazon (Just Don’t Expect Prime Shipping)

06/04/2025 at 2:30pm
Accessories, Rivian
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Jose Castillo

Rivian has officially launched a storefront on Amazon, making it easier than ever for fans and owners to browse and buy official Rivian gear. The Amazon store includes a curated selection of Adventure Gear, charging equipment, apparel, and accessories, essentially everything you’d find on the Rivian Gear Shop. What’s interesting is that despite being on Amazon, these products are still shipped and sold directly by Rivian. That means no Amazon Prime perks here: shipping times and costs are the same…

Rivian’s Latest Software Update Boosts Fast Charging Speeds

06/04/2025 at 1:00pm
EV Charging, Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Software
Jose Castillo

Rivian’s latest software update, version 2025.18, is now rolling out—and thanks to a behind-the-scenes look from Kyle at Out of Spec, we’re finally seeing some real progress in fast charging times, especially for Gen 2 R1 vehicles. Let’s break down the key improvements across battery packs: Max Pack (Gen 1 & Gen 2) Large Pack (Gen 2 only) Standard Pack (Gen 2 only) These improvements highlight how much Rivian is refining not just vehicle software, but the overall ownership experience, especially…

Photos – A Closer Look at the R2 in NYC’s Meatpacking District

06/04/2025 at 11:10am
Rivian, Rivian R2
Jose Castillo

A friend of RivianTrackr stopped by Rivian’s Meatpacking District Space in NYC and snapped some great photos of the R2 on display, and we’ve got a few interesting details to share. While this R2 might look like a new variant thanks to its darker silver finish, we’ve confirmed it’s the same original prototype shown earlier this year, now wrapped in a new color. You can tell by peeking at the door jams, which still show the original white paint underneath.…

Video – Rivian Software 2025.18 Review

06/03/2025 at 2:59pm
Rivian, Software, Video
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Jose Castillo

In this video, I break down everything coming in Rivian’s 2025.18 update. We’ll walk through the new Energy App 2.0, test its real-time driving insights, check out the updated driver display visuals, and go over how Multi-factor Drive works. Read full release notes: ⚡ Subscribe to RivianTrackr for the latest Rivian news, reviews, and updates! ⚡

Production-Intent Rivian R2 Debuts in NYC with New Color and Updated Charge Port

06/02/2025 at 8:57pm
Rivian, Rivian R2
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Jose Castillo

RJ Scaringe has unveiled a production-intent prototype of the upcoming R2 in New York City, showcasing notable design updates and enhancements. The vehicle, presented in a new silver color reminiscent of LA Silver but slightly darker, features a relocated charging port now positioned at the driver’s side rear, a change aimed at improving compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network. This adjustment addresses previous concerns regarding the R2’s charging port placement, which was initially on the passenger side to accommodate curbside charging…