Rivian R1S

How Rivian Cut Carbon While Adding Range and Horsepower

One of the things I’ve always loved about Rivian is that they don’t just focus on speed or range, they also put real effort into making the vehicles more sustainable. The new R1 Tri-Motor and Quad-Motor are the perfect example of that. Rivian shared that today’s R1 lineup has nearly a 25% lower carbon footprint compared to the original 2022…

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Is Rivian’s $5,000 Performance Upgrade Worth It?

Video – Is Rivian’s $5,000 Performance Upgrade Worth It?

I finally pulled the trigger on the Rivian Performance Upgrade for my R1S Dual Large and wanted to share the full experience with you all. This upgrade runs $5,000 and promises better acceleration and overall performance. In the video below, I go over the purchase process, what installation was like, and most importantly, whether it’s actually worth the money. If…

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Rivian Georgia Factory Concept Art

Rivian Plans 615K Annual EV Capacity by 2030 With New Georgia Factory

Rivian is finally making some big moves in Georgia, and honestly, it’s a huge sign that things are lining up for the long game. The new manufacturing plant isn’t just a shiny facility in the works, it’s the foundation for Rivian’s shift from building $100K luxury trucks and SUVs to actually competing in the mass-market EV world. Rivian wants to…

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Rivian Auxiliary Brake Light

Rivian Drops Auxiliary Brake Light, Reintroduces R1T Tent

Rivian wasn’t done after yesterday’s Gear Shop drop. Today they rolled out a new Auxiliary Brake Light for the R1T. Basically, it’s a simple but smart add-on for anyone throwing big stuff over the bed, like a rooftop tent. Normally that would block your third brake light, which legally always has to be visible. Rivian’s solution? Mount this brake light on your Cargo…

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