Rivian news

Rivian owners can now use Tesla Superchargers with their free adapter

After a software update issued over the weekend, Rivian owners can now charge their electric trucks and SUVs at Tesla Supercharger stations.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 20, 2024, 12:11 p.m.
New Rivian R2 gets a kitchen and rooftop tent

When it finally hits the streets, the R2 will be compatible with a range of smart accessories.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 11, 2024, 10:38 a.m.
The new cylindrical batteries in the Rivian R3 and R2 are even bigger than those in the Tesla

Rivian's battery consists of 4695 battery cells, while Tesla favours 4680 cells.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2024, 4:35 p.m.
Rivian R3X with three motors: the brand's first high-performance electric vehicle

The retro-futuristic electric car should be faster than the older Rivian R2.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
Rivian R3: a bite-sized electric crossover no one expected

Rivian surprised everyone at the launch of the new Rivian R2 SUV with the announcement of an even smaller and cheaper R3 crossover.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2024, 10:38 a.m.
The Rivian R2 electric SUV will go on sale in 2026 with prices starting at $45,000

American company Rivian has unveiled the long-awaited R2 SUV. It will be available with one, two or three electric motors.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
Rivian has announced the unveiling date for its long-awaited sub-$50,000 SUV

It will be a compact SUV designed to rival vehicles such as the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 5, 2024, 6:23 p.m.
Rivian Pedal Glitch Causes EVs to Crawl Forward When Cabin Temperatures Get Too High

Rivian electric vehicle owners are advised not to overheat their cabins. Excessive heat may lead to a malfunction in the accelerator, potentially disabling the "auto-hold" feature.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 4, 2024, 10:07 a.m.
Rivian to Supply Fleet Vehicles for AT&T in 2024

In early 2024, AT&T will start receiving fleet vehicles from Rivian as part of a new pilot program, marking a significant step for both companies.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 15, 2023, 2:14 p.m.
The Rivian R1T might be getting a portable cinema

CarBuzz has discovered yet another developing technology at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and it reveals that the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck could soon have a movie projector accessory added to the innovative Gear Tunnel.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 1, 2023, 3:10 p.m.
Employees drive stock Rivian R1T to first EV victory in 1,600-mile Rebelle Rally

A pair of Rivian employees driving a stock R1T won this year’s Rebelle Rally, the women-only 1,600-mile off-road course where GPS navigation is forbidden.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 24, 2023, 12:39 p.m.
Rivian patents camp kitchen design for R1S SUV

Rivian, maker of the R1S all-electric SUV and R1T pickup, now has a patent for what looks like a camp kitchen designed specifically for the four-door, zero-emission SUV. The application mentions a retractable module, and the images show a cooktop and several drawers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 12:16 p.m.
More than 300 new electric vans from Rivian will hit the road in Germany in the coming weeks

Amazon today announced the arrival of its new custom electric delivery vans from Rivian in Europe, with the first vans rolling out in Germany.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 4, 2023, 1:33 p.m.
Rivian's Expanding Fleet of All-Electric Service Vans Hits the Road, Delivering Maintenance and Repair for Thousands of Rivian Vehicles

Rivian's growing fleet of mobile service vehicles is scaling alongside its network of Service Centers. By the end of the year, there will be more than 200 Rivian Service Vans and nearly 100 R1Ts in the field.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 3, 2023, 11:28 a.m.
Rivian and Tesla Strike Deal: R1S and R1T Owners to Gain Access to Tesla's Supercharger Network from 2024

Rivian R1T and R1S owners will have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network of DC fast chargers in the United States in Canada from 2024 with the help of an adaptor, the American EV adventure vehicle startup has announced.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 20, 2023, 4:53 p.m.
Final components arrive for Rivian's 510-foot onsite wind turbine

In June 2022, Rivian announced plans to install a 2.8-megawatt wind turbine at its factory in Normal, Illinois. Now, the final components of the turbine have arrived.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 11, 2023, 11:07 a.m.
Rivian R1T Bursts Into Flames At Electrify America Charging Station

A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck caught fire while charging at an Electrify America station in California yesterday, and the damage done to it looks irreparable. Rivian said in a statement that it doesn't believe the vehicle's high voltage battery was involved in the fire.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 7, 2023, 12:06 p.m.
Rivian teases its upcoming smaller R2 SUV while revealing the abandonment of the Tank Turn feature due to concerns over trail preservation

Rivian CEO, RJ Scaringe, gave a glimpse of the highly anticipated R2 SUV during a recent Q&A session on Instagram. While discussing the upcoming vehicle, Scaringe was joined by Rivian Head of Design, Jeff Hammoud, as they showcased a full-size clay model of the R2S.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 29, 2023, 10:50 a.m.
Rivian’s Latest Over-The-Update Adds A Dashcam And Accident Recorder

Rivian, the electric vehicle start-up, has announced a new over-the-air update that adds a dashcam and an incident recorder to its R1T and R1S models. The update allows the vehicles to automatically record footage of collisions or incidents of hard braking, providing valuable footage in the event of an accident.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 3, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
Rivian's New Patent Promises Revolutionary Bedside Storage System for Pickup Trucks

Rivian has revealed plans to once again turn the concept of storage on its head in some new and exciting ways.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 11, 2023, 12:38 p.m.

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