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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.

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Consumer Reports Data Shows EV Trucks Like the Rivian R1T, F-150 Lightning, Sierra EV, and Silverado EV Are Among the Least Reliable Vehicles on the Market Today - Why We Think Ford Will Be the Brand To Turn This Around
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric pickup trucks are having a rough time gaining traction in the U.S. market. Could one reason be the reliability and durability scores? Be sure you read our opinions on why Ford will be the one to watch.
Photograph of the 2025 Rivian R1T electric truck in a gray color, captured from a three-quarter front angle with trees visible in the background.
I Drove My Rivian R1T 93 Miles Through Death Valley's Most Remote Road In 115-Degree Heat, Becoming The First EV To Complete Saline Valley Road Unassisted
By Noah Washington on
He drove his Rivian R1T 93 miles through Death Valley in brutal 115-degree heat and discovered a secret… the truck’s regeneration on mountain passes gave him back over 75% of the power he used on the climb.
Split image showing a Rivian's digital dashboard and a close-up of a black wheel. The dashboard displays various metrics like direction, battery, and tire pressure. The wheel is rugged with visible tread and a yellow brake caliper. The image conveys a modern automotive theme.
I Swapped the Tires on My Rivian R1S to See the Real-World Efficiency Impact, So Here’s What We Learned Comparing It With Our R1T After 1,600 Miles
By Aram Krajekian on
Most wouldn’t think that changing tires could tell you this much about your EV, but 1,600 miles later, one Rivian owner has a whole new perspective.
Rivian Charging
Rivian's Open Road: Charging a New Path in the EV Race
By Rob Enderle on
By strategically expanding its highly reliable, open-access charging network and cultivating a unique adventure-focused brand, Rivian is effectively challenging Tesla's long-held dominance in the EV market.
A sleek black electric SUV with distinctive round headlights and a glossy finish, parked on a grassy area surrounded by trees.
I Added 1,000 Pounds Of Ballistic Armor To A Rivian R1S That Can Stop .308 Caliber Rounds, And Still Manage 2.5 Miles Per kWh On The Highway
By Noah Washington on
He turned his Rivian R1S into a discreet fortress, adding 1,000 pounds of ballistic armor to protect against rifle fire. The most shocking part? It still gets the same range on the highway.
2022 Rivian R1T in green, front three-quarter view, showcasing distinctive headlights and black wheels.
Driving My Rivian R1T From Seattle To Oregon Coast Proved RANs Are Easy To Use At 50-57 Cents Per kWh, While Gear Tunnel Swallowed All Camping Equipment With Ease
By Noah Washington on
A road trip from Seattle revealed that the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) is surprisingly reliable. The owner reports that charging was as simple as plugging in, with rates of 50-57 cents per kWh.
A Rivian electric SUV parked in a driveway, showcasing its sleek design, rugged tires, and modern details against a green backdrop.
I Took Delivery Of My New Rivian R1S TriMotor And Found The Range Is 20 Miles Less Than Advertised, Plus Quality Issues With Off-Center Steering And Peeling Trim
By Noah Washington on
A new owner's Rivian R1S TriMotor came with a 20-mile range shortfall and a few cosmetic flaws, but his story proves the company's real strength isn't just in its vehicles, it's in the family of owners who jump in to help when things aren't perfect.
A woman charges a gray Rivian SUV in a garage. The car is plugged into a wall-mounted charging station. The scene is calm and modern.
I Met Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe At Their New Southampton Charging Station, And He Confirmed Limestone Paint Will Return After A Temporary Discontinuation
By Noah Washington on
When he saw a Rivian CEO, RJ Scaringe, walk into a charging station, a Rivian owner seized the moment. What followed wasn't a sales pitch, but a candid discussion about a fan-favorite paint color and the genuine passion behind the brand.
My 2026 Rivian R1T Trimotor Is Two Weeks From Delivery, But I’m Thinking About Canceling After Seeing So Many Reported Issues, and I’m Wondering If Anyone’s Had a Perfect Experience
My 2026 Rivian R1T Trimotor Is Two Weeks From Delivery, But I’m Thinking About Canceling After Seeing So Many Reported Issues, and I’m Wondering If Anyone’s Had a Perfect Experience
By Narek Hareyan on
Two weeks before delivery, one future Rivian R1T owner is already thinking about canceling. The surprising replies from seasoned owners might just change how you see Rivian reliability.
Silver 2025 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked on rocky beach with moss-draped trees and ocean horizon
After 20,000 Miles in My Rivian R1T Max Pack, It's Still Opening New Off-Road Worlds With No Power Loss Even at 12,000 Feet Elevation
By Noah Washington on
After 20,000 miles of off-roading and high-elevation climbs, one Rivian R1T owner shares a surprising advantage of his EV truck: zero power loss, even at 12,000 feet.
Two Sets of Tires Gone in 21,000 Miles on My 2024 Rivian R1S, and I’m Ready to Find Out If There’s a Better Way
Two Sets of Tires Gone in 21,000 Miles on My 2024 Rivian R1S, and I’m Ready to Find Out If There’s a Better Way
By Narek Hareyan on
One Rivian R1S owner just burned through two full sets of tires in 21,000 miles, and the reasons why might change how you drive, and what you buy, next.
Dark green Rivian R1S SUV driving past modern glass building with blurred trees, front three-quarter view on urban street
I Paid $50 To Add 180 Miles Of Range To My Rivian R1S At A Public Charger, While My Tesla Costs Less, Road Trip Charging Is Now More Expensive Than Gas
By Noah Washington on
As a Rivian owner, he loves his truck, but a $50 public charging session for just 180 miles of range proves that the cost of charging a Rivian R1S on the road is becoming a major financial drawback, easily exceeding the cost of gas.
Charging My Rivian on the Road Just Cost Me Nearly $50 for 180 Miles, and I’m Starting to Think This Isn’t the EV Savings Everyone Talks About
Charging My Rivian on the Road Just Cost Me Nearly $50 for 180 Miles, and I’m Starting to Think This Isn’t the EV Savings Everyone Talks About
By Narek Hareyan on
This Rivian owner thought going electric would save money, but after a few road trips and nearly $50 for just 180 miles, the numbers started to tell a very different story.
My Brand New Rivian R1T Gen 2 Has a Dead 110V Inverter, and I Can’t Get It Serviced Until October, Even Though I Need It to Power Tools and Gear
My Brand New Rivian R1T Gen 2 Has a Dead 110V Inverter, and I Can’t Get It Serviced Until October, Even Though I Need It to Power Tools and Gear
By Narek Hareyan on
This brand-new Rivian R1T Gen 2 was delivered with a dead inverter, but what’s worse is the owner can’t get it fixed for months, and it’s the one feature they bought the truck for.
My Rivian’s WiFi And SOS Button Stopped Working, And I Can’t Access Music or Manage Any Network Settings
My Rivian’s WiFi And SOS Button Stopped Working, And I Can’t Access Music or Manage Any Network Settings
By Narek Hareyan on
When your Rivian suddenly loses all connectivity, streaming dies, and even the SOS button stops working, you’re left wondering, what happens when your high-tech truck goes completely dark?
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
By Narek Hareyan on
He bought a $250 adapter thinking he could charge anywhere Tesla owners could, but two road trips later, he found out the hard way that wasn’t even close to the truth.
Dark green 2025 Rivian R1S SUV driving past modern glass building with blurred trees, front three-quarter view
I Switched From My Problematic Kia EV9 To A Rivian R1S, And The 450-Mile Range Through Rural Indiana Gave Me Confidence I Never Had With Kia
By Noah Washington on
The Kia EV9 promised luxury, but the Rivian R1S actually delivered confidence with its honesty. This owner's journey from a "cursed" EV to one that could tackle 450 miles without worry is a masterclass in what truly matters.
Rivian R1T dashboard showing a digital display. Speed is 60 mph, energy use is 2.12 mi/kWh, with 24 miles to the next turn. Background shows open road with luscious flat-land greenery.
I Did a Test While Driving My Rivian R1T to See What a 5 MPH Reduction in Speed Would Do for Range, And I Gained 0.5 mi/kWh in Efficiency After Going From 65 to 60 MPH
By Aram Krajekian on
This Rivian R1T owner made a tiny adjustment on the highway and saw a surprising boost in range. The results might make you rethink how fast you really need to drive.
Electric blue Rivian R1T pickup truck with open doors, parked in front of Rivian headquarters, with orange bicycle mounted on roof rack.
I've Put 83,000 Miles On My 2022 Rivian R1T In Just Three Years, Visiting 9 Cities On A 4,900-Mile Road Trip, And The Battery Has Lost Less Than 1% Capacity
By Noah Washington on
He's driven his 2022 Rivian R1T an astonishing 83,000 miles in three years, crisscrossing the country on a 4,900-mile road trip, and the most incredible part? The battery has degraded by less than 1%.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1S
I Wanted a Tesla Cybertruck Until I Got This Rivian R1S Loaner, It Has No Elon Shenanigans, Fits My Garage, 410 Mile Range, And Doesn’t Nag on the Freeway
By Denis Flierl on
A potential Tesla Cybertruck buyer has changed his mind after receiving a Rivian R1S as a loaner vehicle. Now he's not so sure and is leaning towards the Rivian. They are two different vehicles, but why is it such a hard decision? What would you do?
Dark blue Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked in modern architectural space with diagonal lighting and yellow walls
I've Driven My 2025 Rivian R1T Over 18,000 Electric Miles In 9 Months, Saving 960 Gallons Of Gas, But My Home Electric Bill Doubled To $250 Monthly
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Rivian R1T logged over 18,000 miles in 9 months, saving its owner 960 gallons of gas, even if his home electric bill doubled.
Rivian R1T electric pickup truck crossing a river, surrounded by autumn forest with water reflecting its metallic blue-gray body
My Rivian R1T Was the First EV I’ve Owned, and After 3 Years and Nearly 100K Miles, I’m Sharing My Thoughts on the Gen 1 Before Trading It In for a Gen 2
By Aram Krajekian on
After putting nearly 100,000 miles on his very first EV, this owner doubles down by buying another Rivian R1T. Here's why Rivian earned his trust even when the truck wasn’t perfect.
Dark green Rivian R1T electric pickup truck charging at a white Rivian charging station in an overcast suburban parking lot with mountains in background
Rivian R1T Owner Successfully Completes 460-Mile Olympic Loop On Free Charging, Says Truck Performed Flawlessly Even After Systems Started Shutting Down At 7% Battery
By Noah Washington on
He pushed his Rivian R1T to its limits on a 460-mile road trip, arriving with just 7% battery, but says the truck performed flawlessly even as non-essentials began to shut down.
Dark blue electric pickup truck speeding along rocky mountain road with blurred green forest background
My 2022 Rivian R1T Was Totaled After Being T-Boned on the Driver’s Side, But Walking Away Without Injury Is a True Testament to Rivian's Incredible Engineering in Design and Safety
By Aram Krajekian on
It only takes one moment to find out what your EV is really made of. For one Rivian R1T owner, that moment came fast, and the truck’s response proved why safety still matters more than anything else.
Green Rivian R1T electric truck parked at night with glowing green headlights and branded logo projection on ground
We Picked Up The Amazing Rivian R1T Almost a Week Ago, But It's Not Entirely What We Ordered and Paid For, I Had To Wait 60 Days For a Change
By Aram Krajekian on
When you pay for power, you expect performance. So why did one Rivian R1T owner have to wait 60 days to unlock what was already on the invoice? Here's what that delay might really say about Rivian's delivery model.
Car navigation screen showing map with 0.2 mile route, vehicle speed of 45 mph, and stylized car icons near In-N-Out Burger location
My New Rivian R1S Locked Up While Driving and Got Towed Twice in The Three Months I’ve Owned It, So Now I'm Wondering if It's a Lemon
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner thought the Rivian R1S was the perfect EV, until a terrifying drive and two unexpected tows made her question everything.
Aerial view of waterfront neighborhood with red-roofed houses, blue navigation marker, and winding water channels between residential areas.
My Gen 2 Rivian R1T Has Very Poor Satellite Map Quality, But My Tesla Model X Had Fantastic Google Satellite Navigation
By Aram Krajekian on
Switching from Tesla to Rivian was supposed to be a step forward, until one owner noticed something missing in plain sight every time he drove.
White Rivian R1T towing a trailer with a McLaren at sunset, surrounded by bare winter trees
I Loved My Rivian R1T and Sold It to Buy Next Year’s Model, But Here Are the Flaws I’d Change
By Aram Krajekian on
What makes someone sell a truck they loved and still plan to buy again? This Rivian owner explains his pros and cons, and his story just might surprise you.
A sleek green electric SUV parked on a city street with modern skyscrapers in the background. Urban setting with greenery.
I've Driven My 2022 Rivian R1T for 50,000 Miles and 15 Road Trips, It's Better Than My Manual Tacoma Ever Was
By Noah Washington on
"The truck simply rocks." That's the verdict from a Rivian R1T owner after three years and 50,000 miles. Learn how constant software updates and a unique approach to service have transformed the R1T from a simple EV into a beloved, capable daily driver.
Gray Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked by Alaska welcome sign, surrounded by forest landscape
My 2023 Rivian R1T Conquered 49 States in Under a Year
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple post ended up revealing one of the most quietly impressive EV journeys, and it's a powerful case for Rivian’s long-haul capability.
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