Rivian News
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Will Rivian bring a compelling compact EV to the U.S. market at the right price?
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Rivian R3 and R3X hatchbacks aim for masses for less than $45,000
The Rivian R3 and performance-oriented R3X will serve as the entry point for the startup automaker.
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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?
Rivian's mass-market SUV arrives in 2026 with a target price of $45,000.
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Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soon
Tesla has added Rivian to the list of Supercharger-supported brands "coming spring 2024," along with General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar.
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Rivian R2 bows March 7: Will it be EV maker's Model 3 moment?
There's a lot riding on Rivian's more affordable, mass-market R2, and now we know it will debut on March 7.
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Cheaper Rivian R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yet
Standard and Standard+ pack versions of Rivian electric trucks are ready for delivery—with a smaller version of the tech in the Large pack. And what appears to be a $3,100 price drop. LFP battery cells and a new pack design remain on the way later this year.
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Beyond the release of its smaller R2 EVs, Rivian recently made clear that it intends to keep reducing the carbon footprint of its vehicles.
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Will reengineered battery packs for Rivian R1S, R1T lower prices?
A top Rivian executive recently pointed to work on a simplified pack and module structure that "takes thousands of dollars of cost out."
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Rivian starts billing for fast-charging on its Adventure Network
Rivian owners now need to pony up for road-trip charging on the electric truckmaker's own network, which will likely be open to other EV drivers sometime in the future.
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Rivian EVs’ software update makes towing an all-terrain experience
Owners can save up to three trailer profiles, part of Rivian's efforts to make driving range more predictable while towing.
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Rivian Max pack efficiency gains enable 400-mile, 3-row R1S
A 400-mile R1S electric truck retains its full third row, thanks to new cell tech with higher energy density—and resulting gains in energy efficiency and packaging efficiency.
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Rivian accelerates EV production, as Tesla misses targets
Tesla production and deliveries didn't amount to what it needs to meet its annual target—but Rivian shows promise.
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Rivian’s latest software update shows that its EVs' ride and handling tuning doesn’t end at delivery.
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Rivian R1T claims up to 410-mile EPA range with Max pack
The 410-mile range applies to trucks with 21-inch wheels; range drops to 380 miles with 22-inch wheels and 355 miles with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.
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Rivian R1S, R1T: Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor EVs compared
With its Enduro drive unit, Rivian looks to put its growing pains in the rearview mirror of its Dual-Motor electric vehicles.
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Review: 2023 Rivian R1S hits Rocky Mountain highs
Up to 15 inches of ground clearance, a quiet and clean propulsion system, impressive range, and an Adventure Network add up to such great heights in the three-row electric SUV.
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Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, R1T earn up to 352-mile EPA range
Rivian's Dual-Motor models top equivalent Quad-Motor versions. Dual-Motor versions with the Max Pack are yet to come and might top 400 miles.
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Rivian R1S tackles Rubicon off-road trail, a production EV first
Rivian claims its R1S electric SUV is the first EV to tackle the Rubicon off-road trail, long considered a yardstick for hardcore off-road vehicles. No mechanical issues or tire failures were experienced during the drive.
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Pass-through charging could solve the problem of multiple vehicles needing to be charged in a single location where there may not be room for enough chargers.
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Rivian made progress ramping up EV production in Q2
Both Rivian and Lucid cut their production estimates last year. The two EV hopefuls have been learning the same lesson Tesla did with the long ramp up of Model 3 production, namely that making cars is hard.
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Rivian acquires A Better Routeplanner
In an Apple-like move Rivian has acquired A Better Routeplanner rather than starting from scratch on a route planner for its EVs.
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Rivian R2 reveal coming in 2024, may cost about $40,000
Rivian's CFO said the R2 will expand the automaker into the $40,000 segment when it debuts in 2024.
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Rivian adopting Tesla charge port, Hyundai and Stellantis considering
Another shift to NACS standard—another shockwave across the CCS front?
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Rivian CEO explains why spectacular Tank Turn mode is a no-go
This mode that helps sell truck enthusiasts on the strength of electric propulsion could also be too easily abused when treading lightly is an off-road priority, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explained.
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