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Rivian Developing Service Menu to Let Owners Handle Repairs Like 12V Battery Replacements

Zack from JerryRigEverything called out Rivian this week after learning it costs $775 to replace the two 12-volt batteries in his R1T, and Rivian wouldn’t even sell him the parts to do it himself. He said Rivian warned that using off-the-shelf batteries could void his warranty, which sparked a ton of frustration in the community. Rivian’s VP of Software, Wassym Bensaid, jumped in to respond. He said the issue isn’t intentional and that replacing those batteries currently requires a diagnostic tool to clear error codes.…

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Rivian 21” Wheel Owners Now Have 5 Tire Options, Including the First All-Terrain

For the longest time, Rivian owners running the 21″ Aero wheels were stuck with a single tire: the pricey Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Elect. When it came time to replace or swap, there just weren’t any alternatives. That’s finally changing. Rivian 21” owners now have five options available in the stock 275/55R21 size, covering everything from quiet all-season comfort to a brand-new all-terrain tire for those who like to venture off the pavement. This is huge news for R1T and R1S…

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Rivian Reportedly Partnering with Google Gemini for Upcoming AI Voice Assistant

Rivian is reportedly gearing up to roll out a brand-new AI-powered in-vehicle assistant, and this time it’s coming from Google. Sources say the company is transitioning away from Amazon’s Alexa platform and moving toward Google’s Gemini AI as its primary voice assistant partner. This marks a big shift for Rivian’s connected vehicle experience. The automaker will use Google Cloud as the backbone for its upcoming AI voice system, integrating Gemini’s capabilities directly into its in-vehicle software. While official details are…

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CNBC Visits Rivian’s Design Studio to See How the Brand Shaped Its Signature Style

CNBC recently got a behind-the-scenes look inside Rivian’s Design Studio in Irvine, California, where Chief Design Officer Jeff Hammoud and his team shared how the company built one of the most recognizable EV brands on the road. From the start, Rivian has focused on design that stands out, not just for looks, but for purpose. The R1T and R1S helped establish that “electric adventure” identity, combining rugged utility with thoughtful touches that make ownership easier. Things like the gear tunnel,…

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RJ Scaringe Defends Rivian’s Decision to Skip CarPlay

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joined The Verge’s Decoder podcast this week, and once again, the question came up that so many owners keep asking: where’s Apple CarPlay? RJ didn’t dodge it. He told guest host Joanna Stern that Rivian has no plans to support CarPlay or the new CarPlay Ultra, explaining that the company wants to deliver a “seamless digital experience” built entirely around Rivian’s own software. In his words, Rivian doesn’t want customers “jumping between two systems.” Instead, they’re focusing on…

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