Rivian News

Rivian just made it easier for everyone in the U.S. to buy a pre-owned R1T or R1S—well, sort of. As of today, the R1 Shop is open to all, meaning you don’t have to live in a specific state to browse and buy a used Rivian directly from the company. But there’s one big catch: you still have to pick it up in person at the designated Service Center, and not every state is in on the action. Right now, you can buy a…

There’s a rumor floating around that Rivian might report a gross profit for Q4 when they announce earnings on February 20th. But here’s the catch, it might not be because they’re actually making money on each vehicle. Word is, they’ve been sitting on a pile of regulatory credits all year and are cashing them in now to make the numbers look better. If that’s true, it doesn’t mean Rivian has magically fixed its cost issues. They’re still spending more to…

Rivian just rolled out a new lease deal, and it’s looking pretty solid. If you’re eyeing an R1T or R1S with the Dual-Motor Standard pack, you can now lease one starting at $599/month with $6,000 down on a 24 or 36-month term (10k miles per year). To give you an idea of the numbers, let’s take an R1S Dual Standard in LA Silver with 20” All-Season tires, Black Mountain interior, and the Bright package. After factoring in the $6,000 down payment, $895 acquisition fee, taxes/fees (varies by location), and…

Rivian just dropped a teaser for something coming on February 19th, and it’s got the community buzzing. The teaser images and emails hint at sand dunes, with Rivian’s message reading: “A mirage takes shape on Feb 19.” The email image shows what looks like dunes seen through the R1T’s Gear Tunnel, which makes this even more intriguing. Is it a new desert-focused driving mode? A special sand-ready variant of the R1 lineup? Or maybe something entirely unexpected? Whatever it is, Rivian fans won’t have to wait…