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

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…

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

EVSportline Launches RMaxx Aluminum Front Bumper for Rivian R1T and R1S

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…

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Adient

Adient Brings 75 Jobs to Normal as New Rivian Supplier

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,…

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Rivian Interior HVAC

Rivian 2025.22 Update May Be Causing HVAC Cooling Delays

It feels like something changed with Rivian’s HVAC behavior since 2025.22 rolled out. Living in Florida, where humidity is always brutal, I’m used to cranking the system to “Lo” and full blast when I first get in my R1S or R1T. Normally, the air gets icy fast, making the cabin bearable within a minute or two. Lately, though, the system seems to just push outside-temperature air, almost like it’s just a fan running, before finally kicking in the compressor and…

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July 2025 Rivian Offers & Incentives (UPDATED)

Rivian just launched its July offers, and there are some solid ways to save if you’re looking to lease or buy an R1T or R1S. Here’s a quick and easy rundown. These offers run through the end of July. We’ll update this post if Rivian adds anything new. Last Updated: 07/17/2025 $6,500 Lease Bonus Lease a new 2025 R1T or R1S with the Tri-Motor setup, including California Dune if available, and Rivian will cover $6,500 of the cost. This stacks…

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