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Rivian Offering 6 Months of Free Charging +3k Off with R1 Orders This April

Jose Castillo
04/22/2025 at 10:30am
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Rivian is ramping up its push for the Electric Refresh offer, and now it’s hitting inboxes across the country. While the email I received was for the Orlando Service Center, similar invites have gone out nationwide – signaling that Rivian wants more people in seats and more vehicles on the road. The event invites customers to visit their local Rivian Service Center…

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AI Leader Aidan Gomez Joins Rivian Board of Directors

Jose Castillo
04/21/2025 at 5:15pm
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Rivian has officially added Aidan Gomez—CEO and Co-Founder of enterprise AI startup Cohere—to its board of directors. The announcement marks a big step for Rivian as it ramps up its focus on integrating artificial intelligence across its vehicles, services, and manufacturing processes. Gomez isn’t just another tech exec. He’s a former researcher at Google Brain, where he worked under legendary…

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Video – Rivian Said NACS Is Coming… But When?

Jose Castillo
04/21/2025 at 4:19pm
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In this quick video, I talk about Rivian’s upcoming support for Tesla’s NACS charging plug. It was announced months ago—but where is it? I share what I think the holdup is, what we know so far, and when I expect it to actually roll out. Let me know if you’re still holding out for NACS in the comments below.

Apple Watch Support Coming to Rivian Vehicles

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Apple Watch Support Coming Soon to Rivian Vehicles, Confirmed by Wassym

Jose Castillo
04/19/2025 at 3:28pm
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Rivian is actively working on Apple Watch integration, according to Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who responded to a comment on X and followed up with RivianTrackr. This feature will let users lock, unlock, and send various commands to their vehicle directly from their Apple Watch—no phone required. This functionality was first teased during the Gen 2 vehicle announcement, and…

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Rivian Opens Yosemite Charging Outpost to All EVs Ahead of National Parks Week

Jose Castillo
04/19/2025 at 10:00am
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Rivian has opened its Yosemite Charging Outpost to all EVs, joining 30 other Rivian Adventure Network sites already available to non-Rivian drivers. Located near the entrance to Yosemite National Park, the site offers fast charging powered by 100% renewable energy. The announcement coincides with the start of National Parks Week on April 19, when all 63 U.S. national parks offer…