Rivian News

Rivian owners are waking up to some hefty price hikes at Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) chargers across the U.S. The company has quietly increased charging rates by an average of 23% across its more than 100 locations, with some sites seeing even steeper jumps. One of the most extreme cases is Barstow, California, where Rivian upped the rate from $0.38/kWh to $0.64/kWh—an eye-watering 68% increase. These changes put Rivian’s once-competitive fast-charging rates much closer to, or even above, those of…

Rivian just dropped a new third-generation powered tonneau cover for the R1T (remember when I called it in September of last year), debuting alongside the California Dune R1 Edition. This version ditches the larger panels from Gen 1 and Gen 2 in favor of smaller slits that roll away behind the Gear Tunnel, which should (hopefully) mean better durability and reliability. The good news? Rivian has confirmed that a retrofit option will be available for existing owners. No timeline yet,…

Rivian just unveiled the California Dune Edition, a limited-run R1 built for those who crave adventure in the sand. Inspired by the golden hues of California’s desert dunes, this edition brings fresh colors, upgraded off-road gear, and serious power. Under the hood, it’s built on the Tri-Motor R1 platform, meaning 850 horsepower, 1,103 lb-ft of torque, and a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds. It’s got an EPA-estimated range of 329 miles, plus Soft Sand mode as standard to help you glide over dunes with ease. Rivian didn’t…

NVIDIA just announced that Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe will be speaking at GTC 2025, and if you’re into EVs and tech, this is one you won’t want to miss. He’ll be joining Rishi Dhall, NVIDIA’s VP of Automotive Business, for a fireside chat on March 18th from 3:00 to 3:40 PM PDT. The session is all about how Rivian is using AI, autonomous driving, and advanced computing to push the limits of EVs. NVIDIA has been a major player in…

Rivian just dropped a new upfitting program for its Commercial Van lineup, and if you’re in the business of making deliveries, running a mobile service, or just need a van that works as hard as you do, this is big news. Upfitting, for those who might not be familiar, is the process of customizing a vehicle after it leaves the factory to make sure it’s perfectly suited for the job at hand. Think shelving, custom flooring, sirens, flashers—whatever your business…