Rivian News

Following Donald Trump’s re-election on November 5, 2024, his transition team indicated plans to repeal the $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit. This credit currently benefits Rivian customers who opt for leasing, making the company’s EVs more financially accessible. If repealed, the absence of this tax credit could lead to higher leasing costs for Rivian vehicles, potentially impacting affordability and demand. Rivian may need to explore alternative incentives or adjust pricing strategies to maintain its competitive edge in the evolving…

We’re excited to announce that RivianTrackr has joined Bluesky! As part of our commitment to bringing you the latest in Rivian news and insights, we’re always exploring new social networks to ensure our content reaches everyone in the EV community. You can currently find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads — and now on Bluesky! Whether you’re a Rivian owner, enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of electric vehicles, follow us across these platforms for real-time updates and…

Rivian has released a powerful short film, Our Only Home, delivering an impactful message about climate change and the need for immediate action. Rather than promoting its vehicles or technology, the video is an op-ed-style piece presented by Rivian’s Founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe. In it, he speaks directly about the critical state of our planet and the urgent necessity for all of us to act to combat climate change. Our Only Home avoids traditional product placement, focusing instead on…

Rivian and Volkswagen have launched a new website designed to offer deeper insights into their joint venture. While the partnership itself is well-known, the website serves to educate the public on the specific technologies and innovations they are working on together, especially in software-defined vehicles, zonal controllers, and advanced connectivity solutions. Highlighting Key Areas of Innovation The website provides an overview of the joint venture’s goals, specifically in advancing software-defined vehicles (SDVs). These vehicles allow over-the-air updates, enabling new features…

Rivian and Volkswagen Group are teaming up in a big way, launching a joint venture called “Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC.” Together, they’re putting up to $5.8 billion on the table to speed up EV development, cut costs, and create some impressive new electric vehicle technology. This partnership combines Rivian’s software expertise with Volkswagen’s massive manufacturing power and vehicle platform know-how—pretty much a match made in EV heaven. Leading this effort are Rivian’s Wassym Bensaid and Volkswagen’s Carsten Helbing.…