Volkswagen Boosts Stake in Rivian as EV Partnership Grows

Rivian | VW Group Technologies

Volkswagen is delivering its second $1 billion investment to Rivian this week after the EV maker hit key financial targets, including back-to-back quarters of gross profit. This follows VW’s initial $1 billion buy-in last year, which gave the German automaker an 8.6% stake in the company. The funding is part of VW’s broader $5.8 billion commitment, which includes equity and…

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Rivian Adventure Network Launches Off-Peak Charging Rates

RAN v1.5

RivianTrackr has learned that starting today, Rivian is rolling out time-of-use pricing across its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN), beginning with upgraded v1.5 chargers. This shift gives EV drivers more control over how much they pay to charge, especially in areas where charging can be timed overnight. In a first look shared with RivianTrackr, Rivian confirmed that time-of-use pricing is now…

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Inside Rivian R2 Development and Real World Testing

R2 Development

Rivian just shared a behind-the-scenes look at the R2’s first builds, and it’s clear this vehicle is designed for scale. The R2 is simpler by design, with subframes and suspension components that snap together quickly to speed up assembly. Engineers are fine-tuning every step now to avoid issues when full production starts. These early R2s are already hitting the desert…

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