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Rivian Autonomy Platform+ Won’t Be Free Much Longer

Jose Castillo
03/28/2025 at 11:44am
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We’re nearing the end of “early 2025,” which means the days of getting Rivian Autonomy Platform+ for free may be numbered. Rivian has stated on both their website and official channels that Platform+ will remain complimentary for Gen 2 vehicles through early 2025. But with April right around the corner, the free ride could be coming to a close very…

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Rivian Quietly Scrubs R2 Accessory Port from Site

Jose Castillo
03/27/2025 at 11:27am
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One of the coolest surprises during the R2 unveiling was the rear Accessory Port — that slick, bumper-mounted interface designed to power and mount things like bike racks, camp kitchens, or other modular gear. But now, in a strange twist, Rivian appears to have quietly removed all mention of it from the official R2 webpage. First spotted by Chris Hilbert on…

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How New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Rivian

Jose Castillo
03/26/2025 at 6:58pm
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Starting April 2nd, the U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks. That’s bad news for foreign automakers—but Rivian? Not so much. Since Rivian builds its EVs in Illinois, the tariffs won’t hit them directly. In fact, they might benefit. Imported EVs just got pricier, which could make the R1T and R1S look like a better…

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RivianTrackr Hangouts Debut: JerryRigEverything Talks Rivian Ownership, Tesla Breakups, and EV Future

Jose Castillo
03/26/2025 at 11:48am
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In the very first episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Zack Nelson (aka JerryRigEverything) to talk all things EV—from life with his Rivian to his thoughts on Scout, Telo, Tesla, and that now-infamous Cybertruck video. We dig into what it’s actually like owning a Rivian,, how the community reacts to honesty, and where he thinks the industry is…

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Rivian’s New Spinoff ‘Also’ Will Make High-Tech E-Bikes

Jose Castillo
03/26/2025 at 10:04am
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Before RJ Scaringe was building electric trucks, he was thinking about tiny EVs. Now that idea is finally coming to life with Also, a new Rivian spin-off focused on affordable, small-form electric vehicles — starting with something that sounds a lot like a smart e-bike. Also is no side hustle. It’s a fully separate company backed by $105 million and run…