Rivian Opens Southampton Charging Outpost With Family Events, Free Charging, and Hamptons-Inspired Design

Rivian Southampton Charging Outpost

Rivian’s newest Adventure Network location in Southampton, New York, is officially open, and our friend Ian stopped by the brand-new Rivian Space to check it out and snap some photos for us. The outpost, located at 1 Montauk Highway, quietly blends into its surroundings with cedar shingles and a coastal design that fits right in with the Hamptons. Inside, it…

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What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.26

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Rivian’s 2025.26 update is beginning early testing and looks to be a well-rounded release with a mix of performance upgrades, tech improvements, and Gen 2-exclusive enhancements. Both generations see steering refinements and smoother in-car experiences, while Gen 2 drivers get a big step forward in Driver Assistance. 2025.26 is still in early testing, but if things go smoothly, a wider…

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Rivian Warns Gen 2 R1 Owners of 12V Battery Issue That Can Leave Vehicles Stranded

Rivian R1T Service Center

Rivian is contacting select R1 Gen 2 owners to address a 12V battery problem that could leave their vehicle completely inoperable. Friend of the site Tom shared a text message he received from Rivian that read: “Urgent Notice from Rivian: Action required for your R1. Our records indicate the 12V battery in your vehicle needs to be replaced immediately to…

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Why Rivian’s Future Is All About Software

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Rivian isn’t just building trucks and SUVs anymore, it’s quietly becoming the software company behind the next wave of EVs. While the hardware is sleek, the real story is what’s running underneath. With Gen 2, Rivian reduced the number of computers in each vehicle from 17 to 7 using a zonal architecture. This setup isn’t just more efficient, it’s designed…

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Rivian Q2 2025 Highlights: Quad Launch, R2 Factory Expansion, and AI Push

Rivian R2 Silver Prototype

Rivian’s Q2 2025 shareholder letter paints a picture of a company leaning hard into the future. Despite a dip in production, Rivian hit its second consecutive quarter of gross profit, continued building momentum behind its upcoming R2 platform, and saw early excitement around the new Quad-Motor R1 launch. Let’s break it down. R2 is Getting Real R2 development is moving…

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