The Latest Breaking News from RJ Scaringe

Rivian Automotive Not Concerned About Tesla’s Cybertruck, Says CEO Scaringe

Rivian CEO Unfazed by Tesla's Cybertruck, Focusing on Scaling EV Production

Zenger · Sep 27, 2023

Rivian CEO Hints At Leasing Options That Will Unlock $7,500 Tax Credit

Speaking about the IRA’s application, the car manufacturer’s boss said that “it works great for leasing,” adding that “$7,500 does work.”

InsideEVs · Sep 15, 2023

Rivian Hires Ex-Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner As Sales Chief

The decision, which was announced by the EV startup on Friday, comes after Gruner made an abrupt exit “at his own request” in July.

InsideEVs · Sep 5, 2023

Rivian CEO Talks About European Expansion, Underpromising, And Overdelivering

During a recent interview Rivian's founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, said that Rivian now has an operational base in Europe, which includes servicing and parts procurement.

InsideEVs · Jul 7, 2023

Rivian Starts Deploying Its Electric Van As Mobile Service Vehicle

Based on the Amazon Electric Delivery Vehicle (EDV), the Rivian Service Van (RSV) is capable of handling 80 percent of service and maintenance items.

InsideEVs · Jun 30, 2023

Rivian’s R2 Compact Electric SUV Will Be Smaller and More Affordable

Rivian’s CFO teased that its next EV, the R2, will be a smaller SUV falling between $40,000 and $60,000 price range.

Inverse · Jun 21, 2023

Rivian CEO Says Tank Turn Mode Not Coming To R1T And R1S After All

RJ Scaringe said in an Instagram Q&A that Tank Turn is a feature that's "so easily abused and so hard to make sure that we don't tear up trails."

InsideEVs · May 29, 2023

Covered Rivian R2 SUV Clay Model Shown For The First Time In Official Q&A Video

By the looks of it, the vehicle seems to be about 70 inches (1.77 meters) tall and – as some Rivian forums members pointed out – around 177 inches (4.5 meters) long.

InsideEVs · May 29, 2023

Rivian Showcases New Manual And Powered Tonneau Covers, Bike Pad

Rivian says the new powered tonneau covered is much quieter and much more robust than the original iteration, which has been often criticized by users.

InsideEVs · May 12, 2023

Rivian Betting On High R1S And R1T Prices Even As Competition Rises

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe made his position clear on the earnings call earlier this week, saying that the company's "flagship" pricing isn't going anywhere. 

InsideEVs · May 12, 2023