These will be the coolest pictures you see all day.
I think the best part of these images is that the R1T is a RHD. First Rivian RHD?
Rivian's efforts to support the conversation of wildlife in Kenya with an EV future is amazing. 🇰🇪
@MaasaiWild
@Rivian
$RIVN
@RJScaringe
NEWS: Rivian to Unveil R2 Vehicle in Early 2024!
Via Deutsche Bank’s Global Auto Industry Conference: Rivian's CFO confirms that the highly anticipated R2 vehicle will make its grand debut at the beginning of 2024.
Key details:
- R2 price range: $40K to $60K.
- Rivian's CFO…
NEWS: Rivian has released pricing, and specs for the EDV 500 and 700.
EDV 500: starts at $83,000
- est. 161 miles of range
EDV 700: starts at $87,000
- est. 153 miles of range
I need some advice from my Tesla peeps.
What are your thoughts on buying a used Tesla Model 3 from Hertz for $17,700? With the potential IRA credit, it could be just $13,700
I'm in talks with Hertz to see if they'll apply the IRA credit, but it's not confirmed yet.
Lately I’ve…
NEWS:
@Rivian
CFO Claire McDonough announced that a new, simplified battery pack for the R1 is set for 2024.
This innovation cuts thousands of dollars in costs and streamlines manufacturing, boosting overall efficiency.
A FIRST GLIMPSE of the RIVIAN R2 has been spotted charging at a Rivian Adventure Network station.
All without camouflage, and right next to a Rivian R1S for comparison.
NEWS: Rivian's CFO says Rivian is open to using Tesla’s Supercharging Network
Rivian’s CFO, in a Deutsche Bank conference, said that they are excited that more reliable infrastructure is becoming available and that Rivian is open to “partnerships or approaches” but that they are…
Story of the Day:
NC Costco employee (older guy): How you gonna take it home?
Me: I have a small truck, a little smaller than a Tacoma, I can fit all 4 boxes.
Employee: It ain't gonna fit, you're gonna have to do 2 trips. We can hold part of the order for 24 hours.
Me: Okay,…
THE CYBERTRUCK SPECS ARE OUT! 📐 And R1T is still looking sharp! Specs are really close. Do you think the R1T has an edge?
R1T Dual Motor LP: $79,000
352 miles of range
4.5s 0-60
AWD
Cybertruck: $79,990
340 miles of range
4.1s 0-60
AWD
Which EV truck would you rather have?
Consumer Reports ranks Rivian
#1
in owner satisfaction among 29 top vehicle brands, with 86% of owners willing to buy a Rivian again.
Rivian also scored as a top brand in driving dynamics, vehicle comfort, cabin storage, and ownership costs.
NEWS: Rivian and Morgan Olson have partnered to develop a new iteration of the electric C250e delivery van, currently showcased at the Indianapolis NTEA Work Truck Show.
Morgan Olson, a primary van supplier for UPS and FedEx, has incorporated Rivian's electric drivetrain into…
Each Rivian vehicle gets its first charge from the sun via solar panels, connected to the built in-house fleet chargers.
Posted on Instagram by the man himself
@RJScaringe
😆
⚡️🔋
#rivian
@rivian
Which 7-seater would you rather have and why?
Rivian R1S Dual Motor AWD $84,000
OR
Tesla Model X AWD $79,990
Rivian R1S has 340 miles of range, Tesla Model X has 348 miles.
Rivian 0-60 is 4.5, while the Tesla's is 3.8.
@ZacksJerryRig
@Tesla
Tesla opening the supercharging network will accelerate the transition to EVs. They did a great job building a robust and reliable charging network.
The recent lay offs are very unfortunate.
.
@Tesla
should switch to
@Rivian
’s electric vans.
Tesla's mobile service fleet primarily uses ICE vans for mobile service. Often servicing Tesla’s not far from a service center.
Transitioning to electric vans, like Rivian's RCV, would not only demonstrate Tesla's dedication to…
Overwhelmed by the wonderful response to our new vehicles: R2, R3 and R3X.
In less than 24 hours, we’ve taken more than 68,000 R2 reservations. We are thrilled to see this vehicle resonate so strongly with our community!
Here’s what we know so far about the Rivian R2:
- unveiling this year
- will be priced between 40-60K
- will come with NACS
- initial 200K annual production run, increased to 400K in the future
- production will start in 2026
R2 will be a midsize SUV, smaller and more…
For those curious, here's what the
@Rivian
R2 shape looks like at the last tease from
@RJScaringe
from ~7 months ago. If it lives up to the hype, it will sell like hot cakes. I see it competing in the space with RAV4, CRV, Jeep, Bronco, and probably take a few sales away from…
Two Apple executives, Jonas Reinke and DJ Novotney, have recently left their positions to join Rivian.
Jonas Reinke (left), formerly Apple's Head of Product, Mobility & Automotive Services, is now Rivian's VP of Product. Reinke will work on developing the R2 and enhancing the…
According to Kelly Blue Book, the Rivian R1S was the 7th most sold electric vehicle in the United States, with 24,783 units sold, surpassing the Tesla Model X.
Almost 1.2M EVs sold in 2023. That’s 7.6% of total vehicles sold in the US. ⚡️
In Q3 of 2023, Rivian...
Produced: 16,304 vehicles
Delivered: 15,564 vehicles
That's a 16% increase in production over Q2 and a whopping 121% increase over Q3 of 2022! Rivian more than doubled its production in this quarter compared to last year.
Rivian believes they are on…
JUST IN: Colorado November EV Sales Data! New EV sales in CO increased 18% month-over-month. Rivian R1S is now the SECOND top-selling EV in CO, beating out the Tesla Model 3!
For Q2 of 2023, Rivian produced 13,992 vehicles and delivered 12,640. This represents a 48% increase in production and a 59% increase in deliveries quarter over quarter.
This brings the total number of vehicles produced to almost 50,000 since the start of production.
Rivian…
Rivian’s CFO revealed a TON of important information via BofA Securities Summit: $RIVN 🧵
#Rivian
@Rivian
@RJScaringe
• Rivian anticipates achieving a POSITIVE gross profit by H2 of 2024
• Rivian is aiming to build 85K R1s in 2024.
• R2 production capacity will be 200K units…
A Rivian spokesperson has stated that all R1 vehicles, including those on the road, are capable of vehicle to home charging (V2H) and vehicle to vehicle (V2V) charging using CCS.
This ability should be released in a future OTA update.
#Rivian
@Rivian
@RJScaringe
NEWS: Rivian has 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 its 2023 production guidance to 54,000 units.
That is a 2000 unit increase compared to last quarters guidance of 52,000 units.
While I won't officially be attending Rivian's R2 unveiling in Laguna Beach, I'm still heading to Laguna to connect with the Rivian community from March 6th - 8th.
I hope to see many of you.
I'm grateful for the chance to meet, network, and share my passion for Rivian. Your…
MEVCO, Mining Electric Vehicle Company, is the latest company to join Rivian's fleet program all the way from Australia.
MEVCO will soon incorporate the Rivian R1T and likely the RCV as well into their mining fleet offerings for customers specializing in mining specific…
The Rivian R1S was the top-selling large luxury SUV in California in Q1, capturing 22.7% of the market, according to the California New Car Dealers Association.
It outperformed all vehicles in the category like the Lexus TX, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GLS, and LR Range Rover,…
FIRST LOOK at the updated Rivian second row display controls!
What’s New?
- Lock and unlock
- Navigation progress
- Media control
- Bluetooth control
- Rear outlet on/off
- Hotspot control
- Compass
📸: Rivian Discord
In Q4 of 2023, Rivian...
Produced: 17,541 vehicles
Delivered: 13,972 vehicles
That's a 7.5% increase in production over Q3 and a 75% increase over Q4 '22!
Total Vehicles Produced: 82,500
Rivian will release its Q4 finances on February 21st after the market close. $RIVN
My mother, who recently moved to Apopka, FL (Orlando), spotted a Rivian EDV delivering packages to a neighbor. The driver stopped as she waved, and they had a conversation while I FaceTimed and asked questions. The driver said that they received 10 EDVs last Wednesday.
If…
DHL-branded Rivian Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) have been spotted outside Rivian’s Normal, Illinois Factory, likely signaling a new pilot program partnership between DHL and Rivian.
DHL is one of the global leading logistics and package delivery companies, delivering over 1.7B…
.
@Rivian
owners now have access to
@Tesla
's Supercharger Network!
You can set up plug and charge and filter available Tesla Supercharger stations from your Rivian or within Rivian's App.
How much it costs to build a DCFC station:
Tesla: ~$32,000/stall
Rivian: ~$38,000/stall
EVGo: ~$181,000/stall
Electrify America: ~$185,000/stall
I'm impressed with Rivian. The cost to build & reliability for their network, considering they started just a year, ago is…
NEWS: Rivian has introduced a new 'Standard+' battery option with a 315-mile range for both the R1T and R1S dual motor.
This decreases the starting price of the Rivian R1T and R1S to $69,900 and $74,500, respectively.
Rivian now offers four battery options.
Standard - 270 miles…
What happens when an R1S owner wants to test the limits of their week old R1S?…
It gets stuck in an abandoned quarry full of frozen mud.
(Plus a chain snapped and took out the back window)
#Rivian
7 years ago TODAY,
@Rivian
announced the purchase of their Normal, Illinois factory.
The dream of producing electric adventure vehicles that people would love, that dream has come true.
80,000+ Rivians made later...
A Rivian RCV wrapped in Tire Rack branding was shown online by a vehicle wrapping company in Michigan City, Indiana, near Tire Rack's corporate headquarters.
Tire Rack is eyeing Rivian's electric vans for their delivery fleet.
It's OFFICIAL! 🎉
Rivian is set to unveil the next generation vehicles on the R2 line, on March 7th, 2024!
This will be a huge milestone for Rivian.
Who’s excited!
NEWS: Rivian, along with General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar, will officially join Tesla's Supercharging Network with the NACS to CCS1 adapter, this Spring!
.
@Rivian
DHL Vans have been spotted up close giving us a full look at the decal.
Looking forward to hearing about any new fleet agreements or pilot programs during the Q1 earnings call in May.
In Q3,
@Rivian
was producing an average of 7.38 vehicles and averaging 7.04 deliveries every hour of the day.
That’s an average of 177 vehicles produced and 170 vehicles delivered every day of the quarter.
It’s amazing to see this company grow.
Rivian is celebrating their 25,000 vehicle made, an R1T. 🎉
This seems to be a private celebration and I hope to see some announcements soon.
I’m super proud and excited for 2023, 2022 was a success, a lot of big things happening. 😃
#Rivian
Rivian's test and development team has conquered the Rubicon Trail with a stock Quad-Motor R1S! 🏆
The R1S is now the first production EV to complete the Rubicon Trail. (It's like the Nurburgring, but for off-road vehicles.)
A big cheers to
@Rivian
's dedicated team for making…
.
@Rivian
is partnering with AT&T for an EV pilot program, adding its vehicles to AT&T's fleet in 2024, following the end of the RCV/EDV exclusivity with Amazon.
AT&T's EV pilot program is part of its efforts to help improve safety, reduce costs, and cut its carbon footprint.…
If Rivian adopted Tesla's NACS and gave you the option, how would you choose it?
NACS alone? CCS+NACS? CCS w/ NACS adapter? Or go all-in with CCS only? 🤔
And what should Rivian do with it’s 212+ DCFC Adventure Chargers across the US?
@Rivian
@RJScaringe
#Rivian
#Tesla
Rivian's 2022.39.03 Update comes with a lot of Halloween Easter Eggs 🎃:
#Rivian
- Interior LED lights are orange, confirming that these lights are RGB.
- The lock sound is now an owl or wolf howl instead of a chirp.
- And pedestrians are now seen as zombies on the dashboard.
.
@RJScaringe
on R2: "R2 represents the essence of our brand while targeting the significant mid-sized SUV segment, a massive market with limited compelling EV options beyond Tesla."
This R1T owner narrowly escaped a head-on collision at 60mph with a drunk driver. Quick reflexes led to a side impact, taking the entire left rear wheel and suspension off. Despite considerable damage, there were no injuries.
Rivian builds some of the safest vehicles ever, this…
Current R1 2024 Refresh Expectations:
- New Confirmed HV battery, wire harness changes, ECU consolidation (decreasing material costs as much as 35%) ⚡️
- New Standard LFP Battery, reducing R1T/S starting prices to $73,000 and $78,000, respectively.
- New Body structure and…
NEWS: Rivian will be publicly opening their Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) to all EV drivers later this year.
Rivian has over 420 DCFCs across 70 stations in 22 states.
@ZacksJerryRig
Any vehicle, including the Rivian R1T, can get stuck. However, unlike Rivian, Tesla does not have employees experienced in off-road driving. 😂
The R2 reveal is approaching, and I'm excited. This marks a significant moment for Rivian.
It's more than just a new vehicle added to the lineup; it should represent a significant progress in innovation and sets the stage for Rivian's financial future.
This really is Rivian's,…
I absolutely loved the Rivian scroll wheels. Instead of reducing the utility of the steering wheel (like removing stalks) Rivian has added new feel and functionality to the steering wheel. The haptic feedback and sensitivity adjustments are better than video game controllers.…
NEWS: Rivian has decreased the starting price of both the Rivian R1T and R1S by $3,100.
R1T: $69,900, ~270 miles of range (prev $73,000)
R1S: $74,900, ~270 miles of range (prev $78,000)
I just crafted some cool mock-ups of Rivian vans with different company logos.
What companies do you want to see go electric with Rivian's Commercial Van (RCV)?
Leave some suggestions and I'll do my best to recreate them!
According to RJ on Jim Cramer's Mad Money interview:
The R2 program vehicles are designed to be fully eligible for the full $7,500 IRA EV credits, upon their 2026 release!
"The R2 program has been designed entirely around achieving the $7,500 tax credit associated with the…
.
@Rivian
has announced their plan to release a new OTA update in March that will introduce
@Tesla
Supercharging locations within the R1 and Rivian app trip planners, with supercharging access to follow.
Rivian will provide R1 owners a FREE NACS to CCS adapter.
Read more:…
Supercharger access is coming to Rivian – that’s 15,000 more fast chargers for Rivian owners across North America. In March we’ll be adding Supercharger sites to our vehicle and app trip planner with adapter shipments to owners starting soon after. Start planning your road trips!
UPDATE: Rivian has updated its website home page with the Rivian R2.
This is the FIRST look at the Rivian R2.
You can now sign up for updates on the Rivian R2 from Rivian's website.
Dreaming of an electric camper build? Now's your chance!
YOU can now BUY salvage Rivian/Amazon EDVs on Copart - perfect for a unique camper conversion or a custom electric work van.
Would you buy a retired Amazon EDV? Let me know your ideas!
“I’ve had my R1T for one week today. I pulled into a parking lot in Plano, Tx and saw a Rivian Amazon van so I had to stop! It was the drivers first day with the Riv van. He said the Regen braking is hard for him. I told him he’ll get used to it real quick and love it!” -Tyrus M.
The new powered tonneau cover is now being installed on R1Ts!
According to the owner:
- Still One motor
- Updated spring system to prevent panels from getting out of alignment
- Reinforced interior and new parts to help keep slats/gears clean
Rivian currently has a large SUV (R1S), a midsize truck (R1T), a commercial van (RCV), and soon a midsize SUV (R2).
What other vehicle markets should Rivian explore?
Exciting news – I've received an invite to the Rivian R2 Reveal!
Follow along for live updates and insights from the event. Can't wait to share the experience with you all!
Here's a glimpse at the control panel for
@Rivian
's Treehouse rooftop tent on the R2 and R3, thanks to Redline Reviews
@tweettheredline
!
- 4 USB-C charging ports (2 on each side)
- Climate control vents (1 on each side)
- Movie projector
- Heated mattress
And it's all powered…
KEY HIGHLIGHTS from a NEW Forbes interview with
@Rivian
CEO
@RJScaringe
:
· Rivian will soon release a "high-powered new computing system" for future Rivians, with the latest capabilities to their automated highway driving technology, Driver+
· RJ highlights the importance of…
NEWS: Exciting Rivian updates shared by VP Of Software, Wassym Bensaid, at the R2/R3X event in San Jose!
- Video streaming set to be released via an OTA update sometime soon, likely within the next quarter.
- About 80% of R1 refresh features will be available to current R1…
The Max pack R1S gets an EPA rated 400 miles of range on 21” wheels.
This would make the dual motor Max pack R1S the highest range EV SUV to market.
With NACS, the R1S Max pack is the ultimate adventure vehicle.
NEWS: Rivian CEO, RJ Scaringe, has confirmed that the R2 will feature a heat pump.
Heat pumps help efficiently manage cabin temperatures, significantly reducing battery drain, especially in colder temperatures. They can also improve charging performance in colder climates.…
I just dropped a video reviewing Rivian's NEW Van deal with Morgan Olson (JB Poindexter), and it goes beyond the vans themselves.
Rivian is now supplying the EDV/RCV Chassis, HV battery, HV wiring, Enduro motors, software stack, driver console, safety…
ICYMI, Rivian is pausing construction of their new Stanton Springs, Georgia factory to expand their operational Normal, Illinois facility, making room for R2 production.
The Illinois factory will now produce R1T, R1S, RCV/EDV, and now R2, increasing its capacity to 215K vehicles…
NEWS: According to a Bloomberg interview, Rivian has delivered about 13,500 EDVs to Amazon so far.
This is 3,500 more vans since October 2023, when Amazon announced their 10,000th EDV delivery.
Amazon also states that they have installed over 17,000 level 2 chargers across 120…
NEWS: Rivian is officially coming to Europe with the R2!
According to Rivian's European sites, the R2 will first be available in the US and Canada, with European pricing, delivery times, and reservations opening at a later time.
Happy NEW YEAR! 🎉
As 2023 and Q4 come to a close, keep an eye out for Rivian's Q4 production and delivery numbers, expected on January 3rd.
With Rivian's estimate of 54K vehicles produced in 2023, what are your Q4 predictions or expectations?
Rivian Forums just published some R1 color previews on the R2 and I'm loving El Cap Granite. 😍
Here are Compass Yellow, Rivian Blue, Red Canyon too! Which one is your favorite?