Rivian

In this section of Torque News we report the latest news and developments about Rivian electric vehicles and trucks. Rivian is an American electric vehicle automaker and automotive technology company founded in 2009. Rivian is building an electric sport utility vehicle and pickup truck on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles or be adopted by other companies.

My Rivian Sales Rep Promised $500 Credit and 6 Months Free Charging, One Month Later, All I Have is a $100K R1S And Radio Silence

By Noah Washington on May 15, 2025 - 8:12AM

$500 credit and free charging... for someone else. One Rivian R1S buyer's frustrating Rivian customer service experience shows how easily good intentions can go wrong.

Three electric cars, Rivian, Tesla Model 3, and Lucid Air—are parked in a sunny driveway beside a modern house.

I've Owned Tesla 2024 Model 3, Rivian R1S, and Lucid Air in LA, Here's The Truth About Build Quality, Software, and Why Tesla Is The iPhone of EVs

By Noah Washington on May 15, 2025 - 8:02AM

Brilliant, broken, and beautifully flawed. One owner's brutally honest EV comparison of a Lucid Air, Tesla Model 3, and Rivian R1S exposes their surprising strengths and weaknesses.

A family on a beach pulls a small boat from the water, with a Rivian R1S parked nearby under a clear sky.

My Rivian R1S Just Towed A Trailer 1,200 Miles, Battery Cooling Was An Issue, But I Averaged 1 Mile Per kWh At 70 MPH

By Noah Washington on May 13, 2025 - 11:57PM

Can an EV really tow cross-country? One Rivian R1S towing adventure from coast to near-coast answers that question with surprising efficiency, despite a thermal hurdle.

Our Rivian's Door Got Out of Alignment After A Windy Day, After Getting A Repair Quote From the Service Center, It Made Me Question What Really Happened

By Narek Hareyan on May 12, 2025 - 6:36PM

A sudden gust of wind misaligned our Rivian’s door, but it was the repair quote that really blew me away and made me question what actually went wrong.

Most people wouldn’t dream of booking a hotel without scrolling through photos, reviews, and the fine print nowadays. So what happens when someone drops nearly six figures on an electric truck they’ve never seen in person? That’s the question Eric Muniz found himself facing. This morning, I found his post in the “RIVIAN Electric Vehicles Discussion” group on Facebook, where he shared that he’s trading in his 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid for a used 2022 Rivian R1T Adventure with the powered tonneau cover. This i

I’m Replacing My 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid With a 2022 Rivian R1T Adventure, But I Bought It Without Seeing It In Person and I’m Worried I Made a Mistake

By Aram Krajekian on May 10, 2025 - 5:48AM

This Tesla owner is trading in his Model S for an R1T he’s never seen in person. As delivery day approaches though, his excitement is giving way to some doubt. Here’s what his story reveals about buying EVs online.

I Want to Switch From Tesla to Rivian, But All I See Are Horror Stories, and I Need to Know If Anyone’s Happy

By Narek Hareyan on May 9, 2025 - 8:09PM

Thinking about ditching your Tesla for a Rivian? This honest, community-driven breakdown might be exactly what you need to read before making the leap.

California Highway Patrol's new gas-gulping V8-powered patrol car is shown

California Wants To Force You To Own an EV, but When It Chose a Special New Police Vehicle For the California Highway Patrol, It Chose A Big Honkin’ Gas-Gulper

By John Goreham on May 9, 2025 - 7:12PM

Raise your hand if you are surprised by the hypocrisy, but when the Golden State chose its newest special undercover California Highway Patrol Cruiser, it picked a huge three-row gas-guzzling SUV, not a battery-electric vehicle.

I Was Loving My 2025 Rivian R1T Until a Critical Battery Failure Left It Rebooting and Powerless In My Driveway

By Aram Krajekian on May 9, 2025 - 5:07AM

An R1T owner attempted a routine software update, but the truck never recovered like it was supposed to. Here’s why this story reveals more of what’s emerging with Rivian’s Over-the-Air updates.

So I Got a Quote From Rivian for $4,800 For a New Windshield on My R1S, But It Sounds a Little Excessive

By Narek Hareyan on May 8, 2025 - 7:21PM

What started as a simple windshield quote for a Rivian R1S turned into a $4,800 shocker that exposed just how wildly unpredictable EV repair costs can be, here’s what owners are saying, and why you need to double-check everything.

So I Feel Like We See All The Time Rivian Service Centers Are Bad, But I Got My R1T Truck Back in 3.5 Days Despite Needing Lots of Replacements

By Narek Hareyan on May 8, 2025 - 6:26PM

Everyone talks about Rivian service nightmares, but this owner got his R1T back in just 3.5 days, with every issue fixed and communication that actually impressed him.

My 2025 Rivian R1S Tri Just Survived a Light Bar Short and a Cracked Windshield, but Now I'm Stuck Between a Long Wait, and a Complicated Fix

By Narek Hareyan on May 7, 2025 - 6:43PM

After a rock disabled the light bar and another cracked the windshield, this Rivian owner now faces a tough choice between a 180-mile service visit with no loaner or relying on a local shop to handle sensitive sensor calibration.

My Rivian R1T Service Took Too Long to Book, But the Bigger Concern Was What It Exposed About Quality Control

By Aram Krajekian on May 7, 2025 - 6:36PM

What started as a service visit turned into a revealing experience not just about the vehicle, but about how Rivian handles the growing expectations of its loyal owners.

I Tried to Wake Up My Rivian Using the App, But It Froze in Sleep Mode For 15 Minuets, and Left Me Waiting Helplessly

By Narek Hareyan on May 5, 2025 - 3:15PM

When Ashish tried to wake his Rivian through the app and was met with 15 minutes of silence, he discovered a hidden quirk that many EV owners might face, but few know how to handle when it happens.

My 2023 Rivian R1S Steering Wheel Makes a Rubbing Noise and Stutters When It Moves, and Service Keeps Saying It’s Normal

By Narek Hareyan on May 2, 2025 - 2:27PM

A small rubbing noise in one Rivian R1S’s steering wheel turned into a stuttering mystery that service brushed off as “normal”, but what if it’s not, and you’ve heard it too without realizing something’s wrong?

My 2023 Rivian R1T Makes a Strange Croaking Sound on Wakeup and I Have No Idea What’s Causing It

By Aram Krajekian on May 1, 2025 - 9:30PM

When a Rivian R1T owner heard a strange croaking sound every time his truck woke up, he turned to the community. What he found was both oddly common and surprisingly helpful.

My EV Charger Threw Errors Twice in One Day, and While Unplugging Fixed It Both Times, I’m Starting to Worry There’s a Bigger Problem Hiding Behind It

By Narek Hareyan on May 1, 2025 - 9:04PM

A simple charger glitch that vanished with a quick unplug turned into a deeper mystery, and now one Rivian owner’s experience has EV drivers everywhere rethinking what’s really hiding behind those charging errors.

My First RV Trip with a Rivian R1S Cut My Range in Half, but Towing Was Shockingly Easy, and I Found the One Charging Station That Got It Right

By Narek Hareyan on May 1, 2025 - 2:35PM

Towing a 5,000 lb trailer with a Rivian might sound like a nightmare for range and charging, but one owner’s real-world trip proves it can be smooth, easy, and even more convenient than you'd expect.

I Drove My Gen1 R1S for Two Years, Then Traded It In for a Gen2, and Somehow Got More Than I Paid

By Narek Hareyan on May 1, 2025 - 1:29PM

After two years with his Rivian R1S, Sanjiv got more than he paid when he traded it in, and his story might change how you think about EV ownership and resale value forever.

My Rivian Only Gets 2.4 mi/kWh, but It’s Still Cheaper to Drive Than Gas SUVs, and I Made a Simple Comparison to Prove It

By Narek Hareyan on April 30, 2025 - 3:05PM

This Rivian owner gets just 2.4 mi/kWh, but his cost-per-mile is so low it puts gas SUVs to shame, and his simple math might finally end the EV efficiency debate.

My Rivian R1S Gen2 Started Making a Firecracker Popping Noise After Turns, and Now I’m Searching for Answers

By Narek Hareyan on April 29, 2025 - 1:53PM

A small firecracker noise from a brand-new Rivian R1S sparked one owner’s search for answers, and what he found could help every EV driver catch small problems before they turn big.

My Rivian Was Plugged In and Ready to Charge Overnight, but I Woke Up to a Dead Battery and a Big Mystery

By Narek Hareyan on April 29, 2025 - 12:59PM

Sara did everything right when she plugged in her Rivian overnight, but what she woke up to sparked a mystery every EV owner needs to hear, and it might just change the way you change your car forever.

A 2025 Gray Rivian R1T pickup truck swiftly drives past, surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing its sleek design and modern aesthetics.

'I Bought A $67K Rivian R1T Sight Unseen, Now I Have 7 Days To Find Every Problem', Industry Expert Reveals Why 'Consumers Are Rushing To Buy' Before Prices Spike

By Noah Washington on April 29, 2025 - 6:57AM

Buying a $67K Rivian sight-unseen off Carvana, genius move or costly gamble? Reddit user itstomclark took the plunge and now has just seven nail-biting days to uncover every potential issue lurking beneath that glossy exterior before his return window.

I'm Ditching My Blazer EV for a Rivian R1T, but After Getting Burned by Unrealistic Charging Speeds, Here's the Truth About Rivian's Real-World Peak Charge Rates

By Narek Hareyan on April 28, 2025 - 5:48PM

After feeling disappointed by exaggerated EV charging speeds, one owner's switch from a Blazer EV to a Rivian R1T uncovered the real truth about Rivian’s peak charging rates, and the difference is worth talking about.

A blue 2025 Rivian R1S SUV drives down a tree-lined street, showcasing modern design amidst lush greenery and suburban homes.

My $90,000 Rivian Can't Even Show My Location On The Map While I'm Driving, Even Rivian Admits Their Software Performance Is 'Not Where It Should Be'

By Noah Washington on April 28, 2025 - 7:13AM

Rivian’s futuristic infotainment looks stunning in the R1T & R1S, but real-world owners are reporting frustrating lag and navigation glitches that even the company admits shouldn’t be happening.

I Thought I Was Finally Getting My Rivian R1T Fixed, Until They Told Me I Wasn’t Even on the Service Schedule Anymore

By Aram Krajekian on April 24, 2025 - 3:22AM

A Rivian owner was ready for a long-awaited service visit, until Rivian said his appointment didn’t exist. What happened next turned into a lesson in persistence, proof, and navigating EV support.

My Rivian R1S Went in for Service and the Loaner They Gave Me Failed Too, But Rivian’s Quick Support Made the Whole Thing Surprisingly Smooth

By Aram Krajekian on April 23, 2025 - 6:01PM

When this Rivian owner scheduled a simple service visit, they didn’t expect the loaner to break too, but what happened next became one of the clearest signs that Rivian is serious about supporting its owners.

They Said Rivian's Couldn’t Handle Real Trails, Until This Offroad Company Took a Whole Fleet Into the Wild

By Narek Hareyan on April 23, 2025 - 12:56AM

They said Rivian's were too soft for serious off-roading, until this wild trail event proved just how wrong they were, one muddy hill climbs at a time.

My 2025 Rivian R1S Trimotor Was Flawless for 2000 Miles Until a Sudden Breakdown Left It Undriveable, and Now I’m Wondering What Happens Next

By Narek Hareyan on April 22, 2025 - 4:30PM

He thought his $112K Rivian R1S was the ultimate electric SUV, until a sudden breakdown in his own garage made him question everything about owning one.

I Test Drove a $112K Rivian R1S and Was Blown Away by the Looks and Performance, but Shocked by One Major Flaw

By Narek Hareyan on April 21, 2025 - 3:29PM

He thought he found the perfect $112K electric SUV, until one surprising flaw made him question if Rivian is truly ready to compete with the best.

After My 2025 Rivian R1S Was Rear-Ended, I Learned the Hard Way What It Takes to Get Back on the Road

By Narek Hareyan on April 21, 2025 - 2:25PM

After a freeway collision left his 2025 Rivian R1S sidelined for three stressful months, this owner discovered the realities every EV driver needs to know, here’s why you might want to prepare yourself too.

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