Rivian News

Rivian just dropped a new video. RJ Scaringe and James Philbin break down their new highway assist feature, rolling out this week with the 2025.06 update for Gen 2 Rivians. The short version? Hands-free highway driving is here, but this is just the start. Rivian built their system in-house with some seriously advanced AI, and they’re planning to keep adding features over time. Basically, they’re setting up for way more autonomy down the road instead of just a one-and-done feature.…

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,…

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…

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…