Rivian News

Rivian Just Crippled Its Referral Program and It Feels Like a Slap in the Face

Rivian’s updated referral program quietly launched today, and for a lot of owners, it might seem like business as usual. But for those of us who’ve spent years sharing our experience, helping others make the leap, and sending dozens, sometimes hundreds, of people into Rivians, this new structure feels like a punch to the gut. Here’s how the new setup works: Now let’s be clear: this change will only affect a small group of owners. The vast majority will never…

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Rivian CarPlay

The Case for Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Even if Rivian Doesn’t Want It

Rivian has been pretty clear from day one: they’re not planning to support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Their position? The in-vehicle experience is better when it’s built from the ground up, not handed off to third-party software. And honestly, there’s some truth to that. The UI is sleek, the native nav is solid, and Spotify, TuneIn, and Alexa are all well integrated. But even with all that, there’s still a strong case for CarPlay and Android Auto, especially the…

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Real Rivian Adventures: Saving Summer

Rivian’s Real Adventures Continue With a Sweet Summer Rescue

Rivian just dropped Chapter 2 of its Real Rivian Adventures campaign, highlighting an R1T owner who saved the day—and the ice cream. Sean and his son Cooper were at the beach when they spotted an ice cream truck stuck in soft sand. With 11,000 lbs of towing capacity, front tow hooks and Soft Sand Mode, the R1T had no problem pulling it out. It’s a fun reminder that Rivians aren’t just for camping—they’re ready for whatever summer throws at you. Got your…

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Rivian R1 Assembly Line

From Normal to 400K EVs a Year, Rivian Is Just Getting Started

If you’ve ever told someone you drive a Rivian and got hit with “What’s a Rivian?” or “Is that made in China or something?”, you’re not alone. Turns out, Rivian is very American. Rivian is steadily scaling up its U.S. manufacturing footprint, and that’s not just good news for EV fans; it’s a big win for local jobs, smart production, and the future of clean mobility. In a recent Rivian Stories interview, COO Javier Varela gave a behind-the-scenes look at how Rivian’s expanding operations are…

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Rivian R1S Summer Offer

Rivian Expands Summer Adventure Offer with New $599 Lease Deal

Rivian just sweetened the deal to close out June. From June 23 through June 30, you can lease a Dual-Motor Standard R1T or R1S for just $599/month with $6,500 down [plus taxes and fees]. That’s the most affordable Rivian lease we’ve seen yet, and yes, it still includes the $7,500 EV lease credit, but potentially onlu for a few more days. To qualify, you’ll need to take delivery by June 30. Rivian hasn’t confirmed how long the lease credit will stick around, so if you’ve been on the fence,…

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