The Latest Breaking News from Rivian

It's Official: Rivian Will Start Delivering R2s In Two Weeks

Rivian says that it will open up the R2 delivery queue starting on June 9th, meaning customers will be able to take test drives and configure their R2 very soon.

InsideEVs · May 27

I Tried The Future Of EV Camping In The Pebble Flow

The Pebble Flow is an all-electric RV made by former Apple and Tesla engineers. It has integrated solar and can be driven like a giant RC car.

InsideEVs · May 26

Just Buy It: Waiting For Lidar In The Rivian R2 Might Not Be Worth The Headache

The Rivian R2 won't launch with lidar and isn't planned to have a retrofit available. Rivian says that you won't notice a difference for years.

InsideEVs · May 22

Plot Twist: Volkswagen Is Now Rivian’s Biggest Shareholder

For the longest time, Amazon has been Rivian's biggest shareholder. That’s no longer the case as Volkswagen's tech partnership with the startup takes shape.

InsideEVs · May 8

Rivian Is Already Planning More Versions Of The R2

Rivian hasn’t even started delivering the R2, yet CEO RJ Scaringe is already thinking about what comes next. The automaker is already considering other R2 variants, like a performance-oriented R2X and a pickup.  

Motor1 · May 7

Consolidate or Die: Is Rivian The Ultimate Takeover Target?

Rivian Automotive is rapidly transforming from an independent electric vehicle manufacturer into a prime acquisition target backed by legacy industry giants.

MarketBeat · May 6

Rivian May Build Its Own Lidar Sensor For The R2 In The U.S.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is considering partnering with a Chinese company.

InsideEVs · May 6

Rivian Hits 100 Service Centers Ahead Of R2 Rollout

Hundreds more mobile service vans are also fixing cars on owners’ driveways. Will it be enough, though?

InsideEVs · May 4

This Theft-Proof E-Bike Is A Cheat Code For NYC Streets

We ride and review Infinite Machine's bike-lane-legal electric moped and examine how this Class III vehicle stacks up against its competitors.

InsideEVs · May 2

The Rivian R2 Costs Half As Much To Build As The R1S. Here's How Rivian Did It.

The upcoming Rivian R2 is 50% cheaper to build compared to Rivian's flagship R1T and R1S trucks. Here's how Rivian slashed costs.

InsideEVs · May 1