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The Longest-Range EVs You Can Buy In 2026

Nearly 50 electric cars offer at least 300 miles of range in the U.S. today.

By Iulian Dnistran

Range / Efficiency - Oct 9 -

The Rivian R2 Just Got Its First Recall

Nearly 99,000 Rivian vehicles—including some new R2s—were recalled this week due to a camera-related safety problem.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Sep 23 -

Rivian EVs Are Getting A Software Update That Makes It Easier To Dodge The Cops

It’s part of a big upgrade that’s coming to all Rivian passenger EVs, even the first-gen R1. Just don’t expect CarPlay.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Aug 24 -

Rivian Is Recalling Over 30,000 R1S And R1T EVs Over Faulty Indicators

The initial recall started last year, but the company found additional cars that may have been fitted with faulty turn signals.

By Iulian Dnistran

Recalls - Aug 18 -

Rivian Just Added The ‘Number One Most Requested Feature’ To The R1S

The 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T are here, and their trim levels are now a little easier to understand, just like on the R2.

By Iulian Dnistran

Official - Aug 13 -

Rivian Discontinues Its Cheapest R1T And R1S As R2 Rolls Out

Rivian flagged earlier this year that the Dual Standard variants of its large SUV and truck were on the way out.

By Tim Levin

News - Jun 23 -

Rivian's New AI Voice Assistant Is Rolling Out. Here's What It Can Do

The Rivian Assistant hits the R1S and R1T via the startup's latest software update. The R2 is next.

By Tim Levin

Technology - May 12 -

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

From shorter wires to fewer parts, Rivian found lots of clever ways to make its most important vehicle yet a lot cheaper to build.

By Rob Stumpf

News - May 1 -

Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road

Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Feb 19 -

'A Better Product': What Rivian Learned From The R1 To Make The R2

Rivian engineers and designers say they took customer feedback seriously from the R1S and R1T to make the R2. Among them: two glove boxes.

By Patrick George

Design - Feb 10 -

Older Rivian R1T And R1S EVs Are Getting Digital Key Support–Sort Of

The latest Rivian EVs have proper digital key support, and now the company has found a workaround for Gen 1 models.

By Iulian Dnistran

Technology - Feb 10 -

Rivian May Have Botched A Suspension Service, So It’s Recalling 20,000 EVs

Rivian revised the service procedure, but the old way of doing things could lead to the separation of a rear toe link joint.

By Iulian Dnistran

Recalls - Jan 12 -

Rivian Stumbled After the EV Tax Credit Died. Now the R2 Faces A Huge Test

Rivian set a delivery record in 2024, but it wasn't so lucky in 2025. The more affordable R2 could be the lifeline it needs.

By Patrick George

Sales - Jan 4 -

Rivian Owners Are Hacking Rear Doors So Kids Can Get Out In An Emergency

The Gen 2 Rivian R1S and R1T EVs have hard-to-reach emergency release cables for the rear doors. Owners are turning to DIY solutions.

By Iulian Dnistran

Safety - Dec 29 2025 -

The Latest Rivians Just Got 'Universal Hands-Free' And A Bunch Of Other Updates

Get ready for hands-off driving, new display animations, the Rivian Digital Key and more. But not everyone is getting the best new feature.

By Tim Levin

Software - Dec 18 2025 -

Rivian Launches 'Universal Hands-Free' Driving—And An AI Assistant

Even the second-generation Rivian R1 vehicles are getting more advanced autonomous driving and the Rivian AI Assistant.

By Patrick George

Technology - Dec 11 2025 -

The Rivian R1 Has A New Color And It Absolutely Rocks

Rivian revealed its new limited-run Borealis color, proving that it knows how to be cool in a sea of boring monochrome.

By Rob Stumpf

Design - Dec 4 2025 -

Lucid Gravity Grand Touring Vs. Rivian R1S: Which One Is Really Quicker?

Both electric three-row SUVs weigh over 6,000 pounds, but they can sure put on a show.

By Iulian Dnistran

Races & Chases - Nov 26 2025 -

Rivian’s Halloween Update Turns The R1S And R1T Into Spooky Swamps

The facelifted EVs can play spooky sounds and turn on their LED lightbars when someone walks by.

By Iulian Dnistran

News - Oct 21 2025 -

Rivian Offers $6,500 Off Of R1T And R1S Leases As Tax Credits End

Even with the $7,500 federal tax credit out of the picture, there are still some pretty good Rivian deals out there.

By Iulian Dnistran

Pricing - Oct 3 2025 -

Rivian Owners Now Get More Hands-Free Driving, Cheaper Charging

Rivian's big software update, rolling out today, could save owners $900 on charging per year—and provide better hands-free driving assistance.

By Tim Levin

Software - Sep 25 2025 -

How Rivian Aims To Make Your Home EV Charging Cheaper

The maker of the R1S and R1T reckons its new smart charging feature could cut annual charging costs by at least 20%.

By Iulian Dnistran

Charging - Sep 16 2025 -

This Rivian R1S Is One Of A Kind

Say hello to the Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach, the world’s only factory-made one-of-one Rivian.

By Iulian Dnistran

Official - Aug 12 2025 -

The Rivian R1S And R1T Can Finally Get A Winch Bumper

Ever since the R1T debuted in 2021, Rivian owners have not had a proper winch solution for their adventure EVs.

By Iulian Dnistran

Aftermarket / Tuning - Jul 30 2025 -

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