Rivian News

Why Washington Isn’t as EV-Friendly as It Wants You to Think

Washington is an EV-loving state, but it still has laws that make it harder for direct-to-consumer brands like Rivian and Lucid to sell their vehicles. Even though the latest rule update from the Department of Licensing (DOL) clears up what Rivian can and can’t do, it’s not exactly great news for potential Rivian owners in the state. In fact, for some, it feels like a frustrating reminder of Washington’s long battle with the idea of direct sales. The Frustrating Reality…

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Rivian’s Free NACS Adapter is Going Away January 14

Update: Rivian has confirmed to RivianTrackr that beginning January 14th, any new vehicle purchased will not include the NACS DC Adapter for free and must be purchased from the Gear Shop. Heads up, future Rivian owners—the free NACS DC adapter is about to be a thing of the past. Until now, Rivian has been giving new buyers a free adapter so they can use Tesla’s Supercharger network. But starting later this month, that’s changing. Instead, you’ll need to buy it for $225 through…

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Rivian Now Offers Leasing in Washington D.C.

Great news for EV fans in Washington D.C.! Rivian has officially added the nation’s capital to its list of lease-eligible states. Whether you’re looking for a rugged adventure truck or a spacious all-electric SUV, you can now lease a Rivian R1T or R1S in D.C. With D.C. joining the list, Rivian now offers leasing options in 38 (plus the capital) of the 50 states, giving EV enthusiasts in the state access to Rivian’s all-electric R1T and R1S models through flexible…

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Rivian Service Centers: What’s Open Now and What’s Coming Soon

Rivian is continuing to grow its service network to keep up with its expanding customer base. Whether you need routine maintenance or repairs, Rivian’s service centers are designed to provide fast and reliable support—plus, there’s mobile service for many issues so that help can come right to your door. Current Service Centers Rivian has opened service centers in key areas to ensure R1T and R1S owners have access to the care they need. But with more Rivians hitting the road…

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Rivian’s San Francisco Space is Open—Here’s What You Need to Know

Great news for Rivian fans in the Bay Area—Rivian’s new San Francisco Space at 340 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 is officially open! While the grand opening celebration isn’t until January 25-26, you can stop by starting today during their soft opening hours from 9 AM to 6 PM. So, what’s a Rivian Space? Think of it as part showroom, part community hub where you can get up close with their electric trucks and SUVs, chat with Rivian guides, and get a feel…

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