The Latest Breaking News from Rivian

Why 'Zonal Architectures' Are The Next Big Thing In EV Design

Tesla, Rivian and many other OEMs are incorporating zonal architectures to simplify wiring, reduce costs and ease production.

InsideEVs · Jul 1, 2024

Rivian Plans A Charger That Can Power Your House

Electric automaker Rivian teased that it will soon announce a bidirectional wall charger that supports vehicle-to-home power delivery for existing R1 vehicles.

InsideEVs · Jun 28, 2024

Why Rivian's Next EV Should Be an E-Bike, Not a Car

An investor presentation teased several upcoming Rivian EVs, but what I really want from the company is a rugged outdoor e-bike that you can take on off-road adventures.

Inverse · Jun 28, 2024

The Future Is Bleak. The Kia EV9 Proves It Doesn't Have to Be

I loaded up a Kia EV9 with friends, drove to the coast, and there, I found hope.

Motor1 · Jun 27, 2024

Rivian And Volkswagen's Secret Meetings Involved 'Cloaked Audis' Before Deal: Report

Today on Critical Materials; Inside the Rivian/VW joint venture formation, legacy automakers creeping up on Tesla's sale, and one-in-five public chargers broken

InsideEVs · Jun 27, 2024

Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle for Direction on Inflation Concerns

Another hot inflation reading from overseas and some real estate weakness at home made for a choppy session.

Kiplinger · Jun 26, 2024

Rivian Stock is Red-Hot on $5 Billion Volkswagen Team Up

Rivian stock is surging after news broke that Volkswagen Group will invest a total of $5 billion into the EV maker. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger · Jun 26, 2024

These Are The Worst Used Electric Cars, According To Consumer Reports

Tesla, Hyundai, Rivian, Volkswagen, Chevrolet and Audi all have a place on Consumer Reports’s list.

InsideEVs · Jun 26, 2024

How Volkswagen's Endless Software Headaches Led It To Rivian

Volkswagen's CARIAD software division never fully overcame its longtime troubles. Now, it turns to American EV startup Rivian for help.

InsideEVs · Jun 26, 2024

Rivian founder tells investors why incoming shareholder VW needs his help to take on Tesla just as much as he needs the cash boost

After years spent and billions lost in a vain attempt to narrow Tesla's considerable lead in software, Volkswagen is flat-out desperate.

Fortune · Jun 26, 2024