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Rivian Quietly Adds New Lease Incentives on 2025 R1T and R1S

Check out all of Rivian’s July 2025 incentives and offers here. Rivian hasn’t made a big announcement about this yet, but if you hop into the R1 Shop and check lease options, you’ll notice something new: leasing incentives just quietly dropped for MY2025 vehicles, and they’re pretty solid. Here’s what we’re seeing: The best part? All of these stack with the $7,500 federal lease credit, which is still available through September 30, 2025. That means you could knock up to…

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Rivian Preferred Vehicle Protection vs Vehicle Service Contract Full Breakdown

Rivian is rolling out two new vehicle protection offerings through its Rivian Care program, both administered by Assurant: Preferred Vehicle Protection (PVP) and the Vehicle Service Contract (VSC). While they sound similar, they cover very different needs. Here’s a breakdown of what each one offers and how they compare. Currently, these Rivian Care products are only available to customers in Texas, with plans to expand to more states later this year. tl;dr Preferred Vehicle Protection (PVP) focuses on cosmetic and everyday hazard damage like curb…

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Expect Rivian Deals Soon as 2026 Models Launch and Credit Ends

Rivian just rolled out its 2026 model year R1T and R1S, and with it comes a small bump in pricing across the board. We’re talking a few hundred bucks more for most trims, plus an increased destination fee now set at $1,895. At the same time, the federal EV lease and purchase credit of up to $7,500 is officially ending on September 30, 2025. That combo of higher prices and disappearing incentives sets the stage for something interesting. If we…

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Rivian Gen 2 Quad Motor Offers Better Cooling and Efficiency

On paper, both the Gen 1 and newly released Gen 2 Rivian R1T and R1S offer quad-motor configurations, four motors, one per wheel, with torque vectoring and serious off-road capability. But with the Gen 2 Quad officially launching yesterday, it’s clear the motor technology isn’t just updated, it’s been completely re-engineered from the ground up. Rivian went from using externally sourced Bosch motors in Gen 1 to fully in-house designed Ascent motors in Gen 2 Quad. That change has a…

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Review – Mars Adventure Gear R1T Bed Rack

I recently installed the Mars Adventure Gear Expedition Bed Rack on my R1T and wanted to share a quick walkthrough now that it’s on the truck. This rack is designed specifically for Rivian, and the fit and finish are on point. It gives the R1T a clean, functional look with built-in MOLLE panels, adjustable crossbars, and easy access to the tonneau and gear tunnel. Check it out here: Mars Expedition Bed Rack for Rivian R1T (affiliate link) If you’re considering a…

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