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Payment Estimator Trade-in Equity

Rivian Makes It Easier to Apply Trade-In Value When Shopping for an R1T or R1S

Earlier this year, Rivian made a big improvement to the R1 Shop experience by showing a much clearer breakdown of taxes and fees when browsing available R1T and R1S vehicles. Now, they’ve taken another step toward making the buying process even more transparent. Rivian recently updated the Payment Estimator tool to let you apply your estimated trade-in equity directly toward the purchase price of your new vehicle. When you open the estimator, there’s now a toggle to either request a…

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Rivian Mobile App V3

Hands-On with Rivian App v3: What’s New and What’s Next

Rivian just released version 3 of their mobile app, and it’s a big upgrade. The whole design feels cleaner and easier to use. There’s better use of space, more thoughtful colors, and key features are easier to find. It’s clear Rivian listened to user feedback when putting this together. This update also sets the stage for more improvements down the road—especially for new owners going through delivery and setup. But it’s not just about current owners—v3 also starts building the…

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Rivian Wireless Charger V2

Rivian Adds Gen 2 Wireless Charger and Camp Speaker to Gear Shop

Rivian just dropped two new accessories in the Gear Shop, and both are aimed at rounding out the experience for Gen 1 vehicle owners. First is the Gen 2 Wireless Charger, a redesigned charging pad compatible with Gen 1 R1T and R1S. It now features a center divider to better hold your phone in place — something the original version struggled with. Multicoil technology allows for more reliable charging across the pad, supporting 7.5W to 15W speeds and two devices at once. But while it’s…

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Rivian Tire Guide

Compare, Filter, and Choose: The Ultimate Rivian Tire Guide

After weeks of work behind the scenes, I’m excited to officially launch the new and improved RivianTrackr Tire Guide—a new interactive tool built from the ground up to help Rivian owners find the perfect tires for their R1T or R1S. Whether you’re looking to replace your stock setup or explore new options for off-roading, towing, or improving range, this guide makes it easier than ever. The tool features powerful filtering by size, brand, price, weight, category, and warranty. You can even…

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RivianTrackr Hangouts - Episode 5 - Christian Selig

RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 5: Christian Selig Talks R1S, Tesla, and EV Life in Canada

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I chat with iOS developer Christian Selig — creator of the beloved Apollo app for Reddit and Pixel Pals. Christian lives all the way out in Nova Scotia, where Rivian doesn’t officially sell vehicles, but that didn’t stop him from getting an R1S. We talk about the long road (literally) to owning his Rivian, what it was like transitioning from a 2018 Tesla Model 3, and what EV charging infrastructure looks like in eastern…

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