Rivian News

If you know me, you know I love swapping tires on my Rivians. It’s like putting on a new pair of glasses—same truck, totally different feel. When I got the Tri-Motor R1T, I went with the 22” Range wheels because they just look so good. With the Aero covers on, they’re sleek and efficient. Pop them off, and you’ve got a more aggressive look. But as nice as they are, the stock Pirelli Scorpion MS Elect all-season tires always felt like something was missing. The R1T is…

Rivian just made a big change to its referral program—custom pre-orders can finally use referral codes! When Rivian Rewards launched in August 2024, you could only earn points and free Adventure Network charging if someone bought a vehicle through the R1 Shop. If you wanted a custom build? No referral perks for you. That changes today! Now, if you’ve been holding out for your perfect R1T or R1S configuration, you can finally order it and apply a referral code for those sweet,…

Rivian just made it easier for everyone in the U.S. to buy a pre-owned R1T or R1S—well, sort of. As of today, the R1 Shop is open to all, meaning you don’t have to live in a specific state to browse and buy a used Rivian directly from the company. But there’s one big catch: you still have to pick it up in person at the designated Service Center, and not every state is in on the action. Right now, you can buy a…

There’s a rumor floating around that Rivian might report a gross profit for Q4 when they announce earnings on February 20th. But here’s the catch, it might not be because they’re actually making money on each vehicle. Word is, they’ve been sitting on a pile of regulatory credits all year and are cashing them in now to make the numbers look better. If that’s true, it doesn’t mean Rivian has magically fixed its cost issues. They’re still spending more to…

Rivian just rolled out a new lease deal, and it’s looking pretty solid. If you’re eyeing an R1T or R1S with the Dual-Motor Standard pack, you can now lease one starting at $599/month with $6,000 down on a 24 or 36-month term (10k miles per year). To give you an idea of the numbers, let’s take an R1S Dual Standard in LA Silver with 20” All-Season tires, Black Mountain interior, and the Bright package. After factoring in the $6,000 down payment, $895 acquisition fee, taxes/fees (varies by location), and…