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2026 Rivian R1T and R1S Prices Go Up Slightly Across the Board

Rivian has confirmed pricing for the 2026 model-year R1T and R1S. While the updates are modest, there are slight increases across nearly every configuration. Full specs, options, and accessory details for the 2026 vehicles are expected to drop closer to the start of sales later this summer. Here’s what’s changing. R1S Configuration Current Price 2026 Price Difference Dual-Motor Standard $75,900 $76,990 +$1,090 Dual-Motor Large $83,900 $83,990 +$90 Dual-Motor Max $89,900 $90,990 +$1,090 Tri-Motor Max $105,900 $106,990 +$1,090 R1T Configuration Current…

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Rivian Shares New R2 Behind-the-Scenes Video

Rivian just released a new video giving a rare inside look at how R2 is coming together ahead of its 2026 launch. Titled “R2: Design, Powertrain & Electronics,” the short tour shows how teams across the company are scaling to bring their most affordable vehicle to life. In the Design Studio, Rivian’s team refined R2’s shape while simplifying it for easier production. Over in the Powertrain Lab, they’re testing a brand-new in-house motor called Maximus, built to be smaller and more cost-effective than the…

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Here’s Where Rivian Is Opening New Service Centers in 2025

Last month, RJ Scaringe said Rivian was focused on “quickly scaling up and improving service,” and we’re now seeing more of that take shape. Rivian currently operates about 77 Service Centers across North America, intending to hit 100 soon. Even more important? The plan is for 70% of all service issues to be handled through mobile service, which means fewer trips to a shop and more convenience for owners. RivianTrackr can now confirm several new Service Center locations planned for 2025.…

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Rivian Teams Up with WeaveGrid to Bring Smarter, Cheaper Charging to Your Driveway

Rivian Teams Up with WeaveGrid to Bring Smarter, Cheaper Charging to Your Driveway

Rivian just announced a new partnership with WeaveGrid that could make home charging smarter, cheaper, and better for the planet. Starting later this year, Rivian drivers will be able to opt into utility-managed charging programs through WeaveGrid, earning financial incentives just for charging at the right times. The idea is simple: most EV charging, over 80% of it, happens at home. But energy prices (and grid stress) vary throughout the day. WeaveGrid works directly with utilities to shift EV charging…

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Rivian CarKey Support WWDC25

Rivian Mentioned at WWDC as Apple Expands CarKey Support

Apple is still in the middle of WWDC 2025, but one early mention raised eyebrows for Rivian owners. Apple CarKey is expanding to more vehicles, including Rivian. That sounds great on the surface, and for many of us in the Rivian community, it was pretty exciting to see the brand specifically listed out during the keynote. Rivian originally promised Apple CarKey support for Gen 2 R1T and R1S models when they launched back in June 2024. The idea was simple:…

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