Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian Opens Fleet Orders for Commercial Van, Deliveries Start in April

Rivian is officially opening fleet orders for its Commercial Van, and some businesses are already getting early access invites. Deliveries begin in April, and companies can choose between the Delivery 500 Series and the Delivery 700 Series. While Amazon has been the exclusive customer until now, others like DHL and AT&T have already signed on to use these vans, signaling broader adoption in the commercial EV space. The Rivian Commercial Van starts at $79,900 and features a single-motor front-wheel-drive system producing 320 horsepower and 299 lb-ft of torque. It’s…

Normal Approves $3M Infrastructure Project for Rivian Expansion

02/05/2025
Jose Castillo

The Town of Normal is all in on Rivian’s expansion. The council just gave the green light to a set of resolutions that will help the automaker grow west of its current factory, including a plan to reimburse Rivian up to $3 million for extending a sewer line. The unanimous vote happened without any discussion showing how much the town supports Rivian’s future. The new 18-inch sewer line will run along West College Avenue and across Rivian Motorway, filling a…

Wheel Swap feature seen working on 2025.06

Rivian’s 2025.06 Update Will Let Owners Swap Wheels Without a Service Visit

Rivian’s upcoming 2025.06 software update is bringing a long-requested feature to R1T and R1S owners: software-based Wheel Swap. Currently, if you want to change your wheels or tires to a different size, you have to make a service appointment so Rivian can update the vehicle’s software accordingly. But starting with this OTA update, owners will be able to swap wheels and adjust the settings themselves right from the vehicle’s software. This is a huge convenience boost. Whether you’re switching to all-terrain tires for an…

February 2025 Rivian Deals & Offers

02/04/2025
Jose Castillo

Rivian’s got some decent deals this February—not bad, but nothing groundbreaking either. If you’ve been thinking about getting into an R1T or R1S, these offers might help take the edge off the price, but they’re not exactly once-in-a-lifetime savings. First up, the All-Electric Upgrade Offer can knock up to $6,000 off the price of an R1T or R1S with the Max battery. The exact discount depends on the setup—Dual-Motor with Max battery gets $3,000 off, adding the Performance Upgrade bumps it to $4,500, and if you go…

Rivian’s Next Phase in Normal Gets $3M Infrastructure Boost

02/03/2025
Jose Castillo

Rivian is expanding in Normal, and the town is pitching in to help. The Normal Town Council is set to vote on a plan to reimburse Rivian up to $3 million for extending sewer lines west of the current factory. This upgrade is key for Rivian’s future, especially as it gears up to build the more affordable R2 SUV. Right now, the sewer line stops about 2,800 feet east of Rivian’s site. Extending it will cost around $4 million, and…