Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian Opens Configurator for Non Launch Edition R1 Quad With Deliveries Starting Mid September

07/22/2025 at 11:36am
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T
Jose Castillo

Rivian has opened the configurator for the new R1 Quad, now available outside of the Launch Edition. Just a couple of weeks after the Gen 2 Quad Launch Edition debuted, buyers can now spec out the non Launch Edition R1 Quad, which starts at $115,990 for the R1T and $121,990 for the R1S. The Launch Edition still stands apart with some exclusive perks, including lifetime Rivian Autonomy Platform+ and Connect+ subscriptions, along with two specific builds: Launch Green with a…

Why Rivian Kick Turn Won’t Be Available on Gen 1 Quad Models

07/21/2025 at 3:18pm
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Software
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s flashy new Kick Turn feature, the off-road party trick that lets an R1T or R1S pivot nearly in place, is making waves on the 2026 Gen 2 Quad models. But if you’re a Gen 1 Quad owner, don’t expect to see it coming to your truck or SUV through an update. Rivian has confirmed that Kick Turn will stay exclusive to the Gen 2 platform, and it all comes down to hardware and durability, not just software. The original…

Best TWRAPS Accessories for Rivian R1T and R1S Owners

07/18/2025 at 3:10pm
Accessories, Rivian
Jose Castillo

Disclosure: This content was created in partnership with TWRAPS as part of a sponsored collaboration. All views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my independent evaluation of the products featured. In this post, I’m teaming up with TWRAPS to spotlight some of their best accessories for Rivian owners. I’ve tested a handful of their products on my R1T, including their screen protectors, front bumper PPF, and center console organizer, and I’ve been really impressed with the fit…

Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta as Georgia Expansion Grows

07/17/2025 at 12:56pm
Company News, Rivian
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is opening a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta by the end of 2025, further cementing its growing presence in Georgia. The office will be located at the Junction Krog District building along the Atlanta Beltline and is expected to house 100 employees initially, growing to 500 as operations expand in 2026. This move ties into Rivian’s broader $5 billion investment in the state, including its upcoming 7,500-person manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North near Social Circle. Governor Brian…

Rivian Adds 2026 R1T and R1S Inventory to R1 Shop

07/17/2025 at 10:53am
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T
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Jose Castillo

Rivian has officially added 2026 model year R1T and R1S vehicles to the R1 Shop, but it’s not a full turnover just yet. You’ll still find plenty of 2025 inventory listed alongside the new builds, giving shoppers a mix of options to choose from. One of the biggest physical differences for 2026 is the addition of NACS charging ports, which now come standard. That’s a major shift from 2025 models, which still use CCS and will require an adapter to…