Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian Now Offering an Extra $3,000 for Any Tesla Trade-In This April

Rivian just sweetened the deal for Tesla owners looking to make the switch. As part of their April “Electric Refresh Offer,” Rivian is now giving an additional $3,000 bonus on top of any trade-in value specifically for Tesla vehicles. This bonus is exclusive to April and stacks on top of Rivian’s already solid incentives. For example, if Rivian was originally offering you $43,000 for your Model Y, you’d now walk away with $46,000 instead. The bonus applies to any Tesla model — Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, even…

New Rivian Patent Details Multi-Function Scroll Wheel Design

04/04/2025
Rivian, Rivian R2, Rivian R3, Rivian R3X, Rivian Software
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Jose Castillo

Thanks to friend-of-the-site kanundrum, we’ve got a look at some new Rivian patent filings that give us a much deeper peek into the scroll wheels spotted on the R2 and R3 prototype vehicles. While they might look simple at first glance, these little dials might just be one of the most important UX features in Rivian’s next-gen lineup. According to the patent, these are “multi-modal control mechanisms,” which is a fancy way of saying they’re capable of a whole lot more…

First Look at Rivian’s Sleek New App v3

Wassym just gave us a first look at Rivian’s upcoming mobile app V3—and wow, this redesign is looking clean. The new layout feels way more intuitive with bold visuals, better organization, and some slick animations that make controlling your Rivian even more fun. I don’t know about you but I’m getting Windows Metro UI vibes 😉

EV TariffTrackr – How Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Will Impact Prices

04/03/2025
Jose Castillo

With the 25% tariff on imported vehicles now in effect, EV pricing in the U.S. is getting a serious shakeup. These tariffs are based on where a vehicle’s final assembly happens — not necessarily where the company is based — and that’s the key detail that could hit your wallet. To help sort through the confusion, we put together the EV TariffTrackr — a quick-look table showing how tariffs might impact various EVs currently sold in the U.S., ranging from Low to Very High depending on…

Video – Rivian’s Q1 2025 – What the Numbers Really Mean

Rivian has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers—14,611 vehicles produced and 8,640 delivered. While the numbers hit guidance, some fans and investors expected more, especially with the wave of Tesla trade-ins.