Alex from AutoBuyersG got hands-on with the Rivian R2. I grabbed some screengrabs from his video on beautiful future software update changes. Very excited to see the direction Rivian and the software team are taking with software. We’ll see all of these elements come to current R1 vehicles in the near future.
The Normal, IL Rivian factory will be shut down for retooling on April 5-30, 2024. As part of this shutdown, Rivian expects to significantly reduce fixed costs per vehicle delivered by the end of 2024. Rivian will also increase the production line rate by 30%.
Rivian is hosting an R2, R3, and R3X Community Event in Normal, IL with a chance to get up close and personal with these amazing vehicles. Where: Uptown Circle, Normal IL 61761 When: April 6 from 10 AM-2 PM What: Viewing of R2, R3, and R3X + More Activities How: Sign up by visiting
Rivian R1T is now available with the new powered tonneau cover in the R1 Store! The powered tonneau cover is only $500. Shop available R1T by going to Rivian.com
Rivian is emailing customers who have a Rivian R1 to inform them that they are “temporarily pausing custom configurations as we (Rivian) prepare for some retooling and improvements at our (Rivian Normal) plant.” The email also advertises an R1S with a Standard battery starting at $74,900 with deliveries within 1-4 weeks.
