Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian Plans New EV Service and Demo Center in Appleton, Wisconsin

07/31/2025 at 11:35am
Rivian, Service
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Jose Castillo

Rivian may soon open a new electric vehicle service and demo center in Appleton, Wisconsin. A developer has proposed a 33,000-square-foot facility at 3275 E. Winslow Ave, near State 441 and Northland Avenue. This would be Rivian’s second location in the state, alongside its existing Menomonee Falls site. The space would serve as a prep and demo site for Rivian vehicles, offering test drives and EV education to the public. No direct vehicle sales are planned. The Appleton Plan Commission…

Rivian Adds 2026 R1 Quad Inventory to R1 Shop With Fast Delivery

07/30/2025 at 3:04pm
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T
Jose Castillo

Rivian just flipped the switch on 2026 R1 Quad inventory in the R1 Shop. These are all non Launch Edition builds, which is great news if you wanted the Quad-Motor performance without being locked into specific colors or interiors. Delivery timing looks quick too. Most are showing estimated delivery windows between 3 to 6 weeks, which is faster than building from scratch. If you’re looking to grab one, here are direct links with my referral code: Inventory moves fast, so…

Rivian R1T Owners Get New DECKED Bed Storage Drawer System for $1,599

Rivian has partnered with DECKED to bring a new bed storage solution to R1T owners. The custom R1T Bed Storage Drawer System is now available through the Rivian Gear Shop, but there’s a catch, the actual purchase is handled on DECKED’s site, so you can’t use your Rivian referral points toward this one. The system is priced at $1,599.99 and comes ready to go with the core drawer setup along with a full Premium Accessory Pack. That means you’ll get…

Rivian R1T / R1S RMaxx Extreme Duty Light Weight Aluminum Front Bumper

EVSportline Launches RMaxx Aluminum Front Bumper for Rivian R1T and R1S

07/28/2025 at 4:24pm
Accessories, Rivian
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Jose Castillo

EVSportline has just dropped one of the first real aftermarket front bumpers for the Rivian R1T and R1S, and it’s exactly the kind of upgrade a lot of owners have been waiting for. The new RMaxx Extreme Duty Lightweight Aluminum Front Bumper is built for any generation R1T or R1S (just make sure you select your model at checkout). It starts at $1,995 on pre-order (down from the regular $2,500) and shipments are expected to start by the end of 2025. This…

Adient Brings 75 Jobs to Normal as New Rivian Supplier

07/28/2025 at 3:05pm
Rivian
Jose Castillo

Rivian’s footprint in Normal is about to grow even bigger, as automotive seating giant Adient announced plans to set up shop right next door to the EV maker’s plant. The move will bring roughly 75 new full-time jobs to McLean County and represents more than $8 million in capital investment. The announcement came Monday with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and Adient all confirming the deal. Adient, a global leader in automotive seating,…