Featured in RivianBYLewin DayJul 23, 2021ShareRivian Wants To Build a Second Plant in the USThe Amazon-backed automaker wants to build a new factory to supplement its existing production facilities. BYLewin DayJul 23, 2021ShareBYHazel SouthwellJul 20, 2021ShareElectric Rivian R1S Recovers Jeff Bezos From the Blue Origin PodThere was an entire fleet of Rivians at the landing site, including plenty of R1T adventure trucks. BYHazel SouthwellJul 20, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfJul 16, 2021ShareRivian R1T Deliveries Aren’t Starting This Month After AllAnother delay pushes the R1T adventure pickup back to September. BYRob StumpfJul 16, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfMay 28, 2021ShareRivian R1T Deliveries Pushed Back to July, But Look at These Cool New Camping AccessoriesCamping mode: Engaged BYRob StumpfMay 28, 2021ShareBYCaleb JacobsMay 10, 2021ShareHere’s How Big the 2022 Rivian R1T Adventure Truck Actually IsIs it midsize, full-size, or a mix of both? Let’s take a look. BYCaleb JacobsMay 10, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfMay 3, 2021ShareJeff Bezos Got to Play With Rivian’s R1T Electric Pickup Before Everybody ElseWhen you’re Jeff Bezos, you can kind of do whatever you want. BYRob StumpfMay 3, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfMar 11, 2021ShareRivian Built an Extended Cab R1T Pickup Without Telling AnyoneWhen reached for comment, Rivian told us there’s “nothing to see here,” but hold on just a minute. BYRob StumpfMar 11, 2021ShareBYStef SchraderFeb 17, 2021ShareRivian Is Not Messing Around With Its Off-Road Tests of the R1TSend it to the Arizona desert, then send it. BYStef SchraderFeb 17, 2021ShareBYStef SchraderJan 14, 2021ShareListen to the Loud, Irritating Noise Made by Amazon’s Electric Rivian Delivery VansIt sounds futuristic on first listen, BUT… BYStef SchraderJan 14, 2021ShareBYPeter HolderithDec 30, 2020ShareThe Rivian R1T’s Onboard Power Supply Lit Up 20,000 Christmas Lights With a Single OutletThat’s a whole lotta juice. BYPeter HolderithDec 30, 2020ShareBYPeter HolderithDec 14, 2020ShareRivian’s Amazon Delivery Vans Really Exist, And These Photos Show One Testing in PublicDetails are few and far between, but at least it looks good on steelies. BYPeter HolderithDec 14, 2020ShareBYRob StumpfNov 11, 2020ShareRivian Patents Removable Bed-Mounted Battery Pack for Extended RangeRunning out of juice? Just toss in another battery pack. BYRob StumpfNov 11, 2020ShareBYJerry PerezNov 9, 2020ShareRivian R1T and R1S Online Configurators Go Live Nov. 16: ReportIt’s time to waste some time. BYJerry PerezNov 9, 2020ShareBYPeter HolderithOct 8, 2020ShareHere’s Our First Real Look at Amazon’s Rivian-Made Electric Delivery VanComing to your driveway soon. Probably. BYPeter HolderithOct 8, 2020ShareBYStef SchraderSep 21, 2020ShareOf Course Michigan Dealerships Are Trying to Block Rivian and Other EV Makers From Direct SalesTesla already has an exemption to the state’s franchise laws, but a Michigan bill would even block a Michigan automaker from following suit. BYStef SchraderSep 21, 2020ShareBYStef SchraderSep 18, 2020ShareWatch Rivian Prove the Electric R1T Pickup’s 11,000-LB Towing Capacity in the Hottest Place in AmericaRivian took a loaded-down R1T prototype into 118-degree desert heat to demonstrate that yes, it can drive uphill. BYStef SchraderSep 18, 2020ShareBYJesus GarciaAug 8, 2020ShareRivian Sent Two R1T Electric Pickup Prototypes on a 13,000-Mile Trip From Patagonia to LACan’t beat that real-world data—especially when crossing 13 different countries. BYJesus GarciaAug 8, 2020ShareBYPeter HolderithJul 10, 2020ShareElectric Truck Maker Rivian Raises Another $2.5 Billion, Its Biggest Investment YetTotal haul since early 2019? Over $5 billion. BYPeter HolderithJul 10, 2020ShareBYJames GilboyJun 26, 2020ShareWatch Rivian’s R1T Electric Truck Prove Itself Off-RoadThe world will have to wait a while longer for Rivian’s debut, but its patience will be rewarded. BYJames GilboyJun 26, 2020ShareBYCaleb JacobsApr 7, 2020ShareRivian R1T Electric Pickup Launch Pushed to 2021 Over, You Guessed It, CoronavirusRivian’s Illinois production facility has been closed since March, and now, a statewide stay-at-home order is in place. BYCaleb JacobsApr 7, 2020ShareBYStef SchraderFeb 25, 2020ShareWhy Rivian Won’t Sell Its Electric Trucks Through a DealershipLawmakers in Colorado may allow any electric vehicle to be sold directly to customers, and Rivian hopes other states follow that lead. BYStef SchraderFeb 25, 2020ShareBYJames GilboyJan 29, 2020ShareRivian Will Build Lincoln’s First All-Electric Car In Huge Coup for Startup—And FordBut will it tank-turn? BYJames GilboyJan 29, 2020ShareBYRob StumpfJan 27, 2020ShareRivian’s Electric Truck And SUV Should Be Cheaper Than We ThoughtEven then, however, they won’t exactly be what you call “affordable.” BYRob StumpfJan 27, 2020ShareBYChris TeagueDec 26, 2019ShareWatch Rivian’s Electric R1T Use Awesome Tank Turn FeatureEat your heart out, Grave Digger. BYChris TeagueDec 26, 2019ShareBYChris TeagueNov 11, 2019ShareUndisguised Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Spotted Testing in CanadaIt’s also our first time seeing this swanky blue color with yellow accents. BYChris TeagueNov 11, 2019ShareBYCaleb JacobsOct 23, 2019ShareCould This Rendering of a Rally-Inspired EV Preview Rivian’s Upcoming Third Model?Rivian’s founder and CEO said that the high-riding model’s performance will be “bananas.” BYCaleb JacobsOct 23, 2019ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerSep 19, 2019ShareAmazon Orders Fleet of 100,000 Electric Delivery Vans From RivianA fleet of commercial vans, based on Rivian’s existing platform but customized for Amazon’s last-mile delivery, starts shipping in 2021. BYEdward NiedermeyerSep 19, 2019ShareBYJames GilboySep 3, 2019ShareRivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Prototypes Spotted Testing in Argentina’s Tierra Del FuegoThis is the very first time a Rivian R1T in pre-production guise is spotted in the wild. BYJames GilboySep 3, 2019ShareBYCaleb JacobsSep 3, 2019ShareRivian Is Secretly Camouflaging Its R1T Pickup Truck as Ford F-150s for TestingSpotters were confused when they saw these Ford-bodied trucks plugged in at charging stations across the city. BYCaleb JacobsSep 3, 2019ShareBYCaleb JacobsAug 22, 2019ShareSee Rivian R1T Adventure Truck’s Awesome Stowaway Camp Kitchen and Shelter in ActionSay what you want about the electric truck, but its unique architecture allows for clever attachments not available in traditional pickups. BYCaleb JacobsAug 22, 2019ShareBYCaleb JacobsJul 25, 2019ShareRivian R1T Pickup Truck Could Perform Zero-Turn Maneuvers Thanks to Innovative ‘Tank Steer’This CGI video shows how the feature would work when in a tight, tough spot off-road. BYCaleb JacobsJul 25, 2019ShareBYSean EvansJun 5, 2019ShareThe Drive Interview: Rivian Automotive Founder and CEO RJ ScaringeThe elusive CEO confirms auxiliary battery packs, vehicle-to-vehicle charging, and his love for Porsches in our exclusive interview. BYSean EvansJun 5, 2019ShareBYJerry PerezMay 25, 2019ShareRivian Confirms $700M Investment Round Led by Amazon for Electric Truck, SUV ProductionThe new influx of cash pushes the automaker’s total money raised past the billion-dollar mark. BYJerry PerezMay 25, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019ShareRivian Patent Reveals Removable Auxiliary Battery to Extend Range On-DemandThe battery can fit behind the cab, similar to a toolbox in a work truck, or mounted horizontally inside of the bed. BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerFeb 12, 2019ShareGM and Amazon Eye Investment In RivianThe electric pickup wars are heating up, as GM and Amazon eye minority stakes in Rivian. BYEdward NiedermeyerFeb 12, 2019ShareBYJames GilboyDec 11, 2018SharePininfarina’s 1,073-HP Electric Crossover Will Use Rivian Underpinnings: ReportPininfarina’s super-crossover will allegedly take the fight to the Lamborghini Urus. BYJames GilboyDec 11, 2018ShareBYEric BrandtNov 27, 2018ShareThe 754-HP Rivian R1S Electric SUV Could Be a Green Off-Roader for the FamilyThis high-tech seven-seater claims 0-60 mph in three seconds, 410 miles of range, and 39 inches of wading depth. BYEric BrandtNov 27, 2018ShareBYElizabeth PuckettNov 26, 2018ShareRivian R1T Aims to Be First Mass-Produced, Off-Road Electric Pickup TruckThe Rivian R1T electric pickup trucks promise to deliver more than 400 miles of range and 11,000 pounds of towing capacity. BYElizabeth PuckettNov 26, 2018ShareBYLiane YvkoffJan 12, 2017ShareMysterious Electric Car Startup Rivian Buys Former Mitsubishi Factory in IllinoisA little-remembered EV maker has emerged from the woodworks with ambitious plans for the $100 million facility. BYLiane YvkoffJan 12, 2017Share123
BYLewin DayJul 23, 2021ShareRivian Wants To Build a Second Plant in the USThe Amazon-backed automaker wants to build a new factory to supplement its existing production facilities. BYLewin DayJul 23, 2021Share
BYHazel SouthwellJul 20, 2021ShareElectric Rivian R1S Recovers Jeff Bezos From the Blue Origin PodThere was an entire fleet of Rivians at the landing site, including plenty of R1T adventure trucks. BYHazel SouthwellJul 20, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfJul 16, 2021ShareRivian R1T Deliveries Aren’t Starting This Month After AllAnother delay pushes the R1T adventure pickup back to September. BYRob StumpfJul 16, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfMay 28, 2021ShareRivian R1T Deliveries Pushed Back to July, But Look at These Cool New Camping AccessoriesCamping mode: Engaged BYRob StumpfMay 28, 2021Share
BYCaleb JacobsMay 10, 2021ShareHere’s How Big the 2022 Rivian R1T Adventure Truck Actually IsIs it midsize, full-size, or a mix of both? Let’s take a look. BYCaleb JacobsMay 10, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfMay 3, 2021ShareJeff Bezos Got to Play With Rivian’s R1T Electric Pickup Before Everybody ElseWhen you’re Jeff Bezos, you can kind of do whatever you want. BYRob StumpfMay 3, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfMar 11, 2021ShareRivian Built an Extended Cab R1T Pickup Without Telling AnyoneWhen reached for comment, Rivian told us there’s “nothing to see here,” but hold on just a minute. BYRob StumpfMar 11, 2021Share
BYStef SchraderFeb 17, 2021ShareRivian Is Not Messing Around With Its Off-Road Tests of the R1TSend it to the Arizona desert, then send it. BYStef SchraderFeb 17, 2021Share
BYStef SchraderJan 14, 2021ShareListen to the Loud, Irritating Noise Made by Amazon’s Electric Rivian Delivery VansIt sounds futuristic on first listen, BUT… BYStef SchraderJan 14, 2021Share
BYPeter HolderithDec 30, 2020ShareThe Rivian R1T’s Onboard Power Supply Lit Up 20,000 Christmas Lights With a Single OutletThat’s a whole lotta juice. BYPeter HolderithDec 30, 2020Share
BYPeter HolderithDec 14, 2020ShareRivian’s Amazon Delivery Vans Really Exist, And These Photos Show One Testing in PublicDetails are few and far between, but at least it looks good on steelies. BYPeter HolderithDec 14, 2020Share
BYRob StumpfNov 11, 2020ShareRivian Patents Removable Bed-Mounted Battery Pack for Extended RangeRunning out of juice? Just toss in another battery pack. BYRob StumpfNov 11, 2020Share
BYJerry PerezNov 9, 2020ShareRivian R1T and R1S Online Configurators Go Live Nov. 16: ReportIt’s time to waste some time. BYJerry PerezNov 9, 2020Share
BYPeter HolderithOct 8, 2020ShareHere’s Our First Real Look at Amazon’s Rivian-Made Electric Delivery VanComing to your driveway soon. Probably. BYPeter HolderithOct 8, 2020Share
BYStef SchraderSep 21, 2020ShareOf Course Michigan Dealerships Are Trying to Block Rivian and Other EV Makers From Direct SalesTesla already has an exemption to the state’s franchise laws, but a Michigan bill would even block a Michigan automaker from following suit. BYStef SchraderSep 21, 2020Share
BYStef SchraderSep 18, 2020ShareWatch Rivian Prove the Electric R1T Pickup’s 11,000-LB Towing Capacity in the Hottest Place in AmericaRivian took a loaded-down R1T prototype into 118-degree desert heat to demonstrate that yes, it can drive uphill. BYStef SchraderSep 18, 2020Share
BYJesus GarciaAug 8, 2020ShareRivian Sent Two R1T Electric Pickup Prototypes on a 13,000-Mile Trip From Patagonia to LACan’t beat that real-world data—especially when crossing 13 different countries. BYJesus GarciaAug 8, 2020Share
BYPeter HolderithJul 10, 2020ShareElectric Truck Maker Rivian Raises Another $2.5 Billion, Its Biggest Investment YetTotal haul since early 2019? Over $5 billion. BYPeter HolderithJul 10, 2020Share
BYJames GilboyJun 26, 2020ShareWatch Rivian’s R1T Electric Truck Prove Itself Off-RoadThe world will have to wait a while longer for Rivian’s debut, but its patience will be rewarded. BYJames GilboyJun 26, 2020Share
BYCaleb JacobsApr 7, 2020ShareRivian R1T Electric Pickup Launch Pushed to 2021 Over, You Guessed It, CoronavirusRivian’s Illinois production facility has been closed since March, and now, a statewide stay-at-home order is in place. BYCaleb JacobsApr 7, 2020Share
BYStef SchraderFeb 25, 2020ShareWhy Rivian Won’t Sell Its Electric Trucks Through a DealershipLawmakers in Colorado may allow any electric vehicle to be sold directly to customers, and Rivian hopes other states follow that lead. BYStef SchraderFeb 25, 2020Share
BYJames GilboyJan 29, 2020ShareRivian Will Build Lincoln’s First All-Electric Car In Huge Coup for Startup—And FordBut will it tank-turn? BYJames GilboyJan 29, 2020Share
BYRob StumpfJan 27, 2020ShareRivian’s Electric Truck And SUV Should Be Cheaper Than We ThoughtEven then, however, they won’t exactly be what you call “affordable.” BYRob StumpfJan 27, 2020Share
BYChris TeagueDec 26, 2019ShareWatch Rivian’s Electric R1T Use Awesome Tank Turn FeatureEat your heart out, Grave Digger. BYChris TeagueDec 26, 2019Share
BYChris TeagueNov 11, 2019ShareUndisguised Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Spotted Testing in CanadaIt’s also our first time seeing this swanky blue color with yellow accents. BYChris TeagueNov 11, 2019Share
BYCaleb JacobsOct 23, 2019ShareCould This Rendering of a Rally-Inspired EV Preview Rivian’s Upcoming Third Model?Rivian’s founder and CEO said that the high-riding model’s performance will be “bananas.” BYCaleb JacobsOct 23, 2019Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerSep 19, 2019ShareAmazon Orders Fleet of 100,000 Electric Delivery Vans From RivianA fleet of commercial vans, based on Rivian’s existing platform but customized for Amazon’s last-mile delivery, starts shipping in 2021. BYEdward NiedermeyerSep 19, 2019Share
BYJames GilboySep 3, 2019ShareRivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Prototypes Spotted Testing in Argentina’s Tierra Del FuegoThis is the very first time a Rivian R1T in pre-production guise is spotted in the wild. BYJames GilboySep 3, 2019Share
BYCaleb JacobsSep 3, 2019ShareRivian Is Secretly Camouflaging Its R1T Pickup Truck as Ford F-150s for TestingSpotters were confused when they saw these Ford-bodied trucks plugged in at charging stations across the city. BYCaleb JacobsSep 3, 2019Share
BYCaleb JacobsAug 22, 2019ShareSee Rivian R1T Adventure Truck’s Awesome Stowaway Camp Kitchen and Shelter in ActionSay what you want about the electric truck, but its unique architecture allows for clever attachments not available in traditional pickups. BYCaleb JacobsAug 22, 2019Share
BYCaleb JacobsJul 25, 2019ShareRivian R1T Pickup Truck Could Perform Zero-Turn Maneuvers Thanks to Innovative ‘Tank Steer’This CGI video shows how the feature would work when in a tight, tough spot off-road. BYCaleb JacobsJul 25, 2019Share
BYSean EvansJun 5, 2019ShareThe Drive Interview: Rivian Automotive Founder and CEO RJ ScaringeThe elusive CEO confirms auxiliary battery packs, vehicle-to-vehicle charging, and his love for Porsches in our exclusive interview. BYSean EvansJun 5, 2019Share
BYJerry PerezMay 25, 2019ShareRivian Confirms $700M Investment Round Led by Amazon for Electric Truck, SUV ProductionThe new influx of cash pushes the automaker’s total money raised past the billion-dollar mark. BYJerry PerezMay 25, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019ShareRivian Patent Reveals Removable Auxiliary Battery to Extend Range On-DemandThe battery can fit behind the cab, similar to a toolbox in a work truck, or mounted horizontally inside of the bed. BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerFeb 12, 2019ShareGM and Amazon Eye Investment In RivianThe electric pickup wars are heating up, as GM and Amazon eye minority stakes in Rivian. BYEdward NiedermeyerFeb 12, 2019Share
BYJames GilboyDec 11, 2018SharePininfarina’s 1,073-HP Electric Crossover Will Use Rivian Underpinnings: ReportPininfarina’s super-crossover will allegedly take the fight to the Lamborghini Urus. BYJames GilboyDec 11, 2018Share
BYEric BrandtNov 27, 2018ShareThe 754-HP Rivian R1S Electric SUV Could Be a Green Off-Roader for the FamilyThis high-tech seven-seater claims 0-60 mph in three seconds, 410 miles of range, and 39 inches of wading depth. BYEric BrandtNov 27, 2018Share
BYElizabeth PuckettNov 26, 2018ShareRivian R1T Aims to Be First Mass-Produced, Off-Road Electric Pickup TruckThe Rivian R1T electric pickup trucks promise to deliver more than 400 miles of range and 11,000 pounds of towing capacity. BYElizabeth PuckettNov 26, 2018Share
BYLiane YvkoffJan 12, 2017ShareMysterious Electric Car Startup Rivian Buys Former Mitsubishi Factory in IllinoisA little-remembered EV maker has emerged from the woodworks with ambitious plans for the $100 million facility. BYLiane YvkoffJan 12, 2017Share