The Latest Breaking News from Rivian

Rivian Pauses Construction at Factory That Costs Georgia Taxpayers $1.5 Billion

The company will now build everything in its existing Illinois factory, pausing construction on the Georgia plant until "later."

Reason · Mar 8, 2024

Rivian R2 Vs. The Competition: How It Compares To Tesla Model Y, Ioniq 5 And More

Rivian's 2026-bound R2 goes up against the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and more. Let's see how their specs compare.

InsideEVs · Mar 8, 2024

Rivian Logs 68,000 Reservations For R2 In Less Than 24 Hours

RJ Scaringe took to X (Twitter), saying he was overwhelmed by the wonderful response to the R2, R3, and R3X.

InsideEVs · Mar 8, 2024

Can Rivian Survive Until The R2 And R3 Are On the Road?

The Rivian R2, R3 and R3X won't be on roads until 2026 at the earliest. In the meantime, it's hitting pause on its new Georgia factory. Can Rivian make it?

InsideEVs · Mar 7, 2024

Rivian R2 Won't Get Air Suspension, Will Be Dynamically 'Better' Than R1

The Rivian R2 will also get a camp kitchen, but it's design will likely be different from the original unit seen on the R1T.

InsideEVs · Mar 7, 2024

Rivian's New Battery Cell Could Be Even Better Than Tesla's

The new Rivian R2 SUV features huge cylindrical batteries which are even larger than the advanced 4680 cells used by Tesla.

Motor1 · Mar 7, 2024

Look At The Rivian R2's Rad Pop-Out Rear Quarter Windows

The Rivian R2 might be a totally modern electric SUV, but it has one delightfully old-school detail.

Motor1 · Mar 7, 2024

Rivian Introduces Smaller, More Affordable Suvs And Crossovers

Rivian expands its electric vehicle lineup with smaller, more affordable SUVs and crossovers, targeting a broader consumer base.

Top News · Mar 7, 2024

The Rivian R3X Is The Brand's First Performance EV

Three motors and a more rugged look round out the retro-futuristic performance EV of our fantasies.

Motor1 · Mar 7, 2024

2026 Rivian R2 Will Start At $45,000

Rivian's Model Y competitor is priced nearly identically, bringing an affordable option to the American startup.

Motor1 · Mar 7, 2024