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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 -

A Rivian R1T Towed A Big Trailer 1,500 Miles. Despite The Range Loss, It Cost Less Than Gas

Pulling a 4,500-pound load over a massive cross-country trip through the Rockies made a dent in the usable range, but it was still worth it.

By Iulian Dnistran

Towing - Jun 15 -

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 -

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 -

America’s Best-Selling Electric Trucks In 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck Crashes Out

No, the Tesla Cybertruck wasn’t the best-selling electric pickup. But at least it wasn’t discontinued.

By Iulian Dnistran

Sales - Jan 14 -

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 -

How This Rivian R1T Went Over 500 Miles At Highway Speeds

A group of engineers hacked together the ultra-long-range EV pickup everybody wants.

By Tim Levin

Range / Efficiency - Dec 29 2025 -

Rivian R1T Owners Can Now Get A Solar Tonneau Cover For Off-Grid Camping

It’s made in America, and it can be fitted to trucks with or without a factory power retractable tonneau cover.

By Iulian Dnistran

Aftermarket / Tuning - Dec 19 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 -

This Rivian R1T Has Over 600 Miles Of Range

It was built to set a new Cannonball Run EV record, so it has more than double the original car’s battery capacity.

By Iulian Dnistran

News - Dec 8 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 -

2025 Rivian R1T Owner Review: Here’s What Broke After 28,000 Miles

Rivian improved a lot of things on the Gen 2 R1T, but there are still some issues, as this owner discovered after one year.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Nov 16 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 -

Ford’s F-150 Lightning Is Winning The Electric Pickup Game. Rivian’s R1T? Not So Much

Despite the Tesla Cybertruck’s huge sales drop in Q3, the Rivian R1T finished dead last.

By Iulian Dnistran

Sales - Oct 14 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 -

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