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Rivian Ends Free Adventure Network Charging in Referral Program Update

Rivian has made some changes to its referral program, Rivian Rewards, and one of the biggest updates is that Rivian Adventure Network charging perks are no longer part of the deal. Starting March 11, 2025, qualifying referrals will no longer receive six months of free Rivian Adventure Network charging. If you already have pending referrals from before that date, don’t worry—you’ll still get your promised six months of free charging. But moving forward, new referrals will only earn 500 points,…

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Rivian R1T Dual Standard

Why the Standard Battery Pack Is the Smartest Choice for Most Rivian Owners

Picking a battery for your Rivian? It’s easy to think more range is always better, but that’s not always the case. The Standard pack uses LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, which are tougher, last longer, and don’t degrade as quickly—especially if you fast charge a lot. Plus, it’s cheaper and easier to live with. Unless you’re constantly road-tripping to the middle of nowhere, it might actually be the best choice. And with Rivian’s new lease offer starting at $599/month for…

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Olive & June

Olive & June Turns Rivian Commercial Van into a Mobile Nail Salon at SXSW

Rivian’s Commercial Van lineup keeps growing, and the latest addition is a seriously fun one. Olive & June, a popular nail care brand known for its high-quality polishes and at-home manicure kits, has joined forces with Rivian to create the “Mani Mobile”—a fully customized Rivian Commercial Van that’s all about bringing DIY nail art to the streets. This new partnership is debuting at SXSW in Austin, where attendees can check out the Mani Mobile in action. The van features a…

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Rivian Space

Rivian Hires Former Tesla Exec as Chief Accounting Officer

Rivian just added some serious financial expertise to its team. Sreela Venkataratnam is stepping in as Chief Accounting Officer on March 10, bringing over 25 years of experience, including a decade at Tesla, where she was VP of Finance and Business Operations. She’ll be leading Rivian’s financial reporting, tax, compliance, and more—critical areas as the company scales up. “I’m honored to join Rivian at such a pivotal moment,” Venkataratnam said, excited to help push the company forward. With her track…

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Rivian Mobile App

Rivian App Update 2.20.0 Adds New Controls and Performance Upgrade

Rivian’s latest app update (2.20.0) brings some handy new features—but you’ll need vehicle software 2025.06 to use most of them. Now, you can open the charge port with a tap, track a loved one’s trip destination and ETA, and manage your tires in the app, including tracking mileage and setting rotation reminders. Charge limit presets also make a return. For Dual-Motor owners, Rivian is offering a new Performance Upgrade as an in-app purchase, unlocking more power, faster acceleration, and three adventure-ready drive…

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