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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 New Rivian R1S Gen2 Won't Recognize LED Trailer Lights, Service Center Says Software Fix Could Take a Year

By Noah Washington on February 1, 2025 - 6:56PM

I discovered my 2024 Rivians R1s has a bizarre flaw, it thinks my trailer doesn't exist.

I'm Making a Proposal to Rivian as a Gen2 R1T Owner Asking It Not to Ruin the Cool Factor on a Great Truck, Defeating the Purpose

By Narek Hareyan on January 31, 2025 - 6:56PM

Imagine a simple software update that could make your Rivian R1T even cooler, should Rivian let owners keep the charge status lights on while locked? Here's why this small change could make a big impact.

My Rivian R1T EV Broke Down on a Busy Highway, What Happened Next Proved Which Car Companies Will Survive

By Noah Washington on January 30, 2025 - 5:48AM

When Bob Allen's Rivian R1T shut down on a busy highway exit, it could have been a disaster, but what happened next revealed the one thing that will separate EV winners from the non-EV owners.

So I Had a Very Long Successful 1,300-Mile Trip in My Rivian R1S Using All Tesla Chargers, But Shifting My Mindset

By Narek Hareyan on January 29, 2025 - 7:32PM

Discover how a 1,300-mile road trip in a Rivian R1S, relying entirely on Tesla chargers, became an unforgettable adventure, and why shifting your mindset can make all the difference in the EV road-trip experience.

After Installing The Latest Updated on My Rivian R1S I Experience an Extremely Loud Heat Pump Noise and Pulling More Energy vs Before

By Narek Hareyan on January 28, 2025 - 9:27PM

Is your Rivian R1S acting up after the latest update? Discover how a simple software tweak led to unexpected heat pump noise and higher energy usage, and share your own experience in the comments.

I'm Considering a Long Trip on My R1 Truck, But Rivian's App and ABRP Give Widely Different Times, So Here's What I Did

By Noah Washington on January 28, 2025 - 9:12PM

One Rivian owner’s road trip plans hit a shocking roadblock after seeing his truck’s navigation predict a grueling 27-hour journey, while another app claims it’ll be hours faster!

I Flew My Drone Over Rivian’s Plant and Discovered a Jaw-Dropping Fleet of Electric Vans

By Noah Washington on January 28, 2025 - 11:14AM

I drove 100 miles to Rivian’s plant, flew my drone, and captured footage of thousands of Amazon delivery vans and Rivian trucks. Could this be the future of electric vehicles?

Rivian Truck Charging Next to a Ski Resort

So I Charged My R1T Rivian Truck Up to 97%, Left It Unplugged in Single Digit Temps, And Woke Up in The Morning With 100% Battery but Reduced Range

By Narek Hareyan on January 27, 2025 - 9:57PM

After charging my Rivian R1T to 97% and leaving it unplugged in freezing temperatures, I woke up to a full 100% charge, but with mysteriously reduced range. Here’s why this happens and what every EV owner needs to know.

I Wrongly Blamed Rivian For My R1's Key Fob, But They Were So Nice and I Was Embarrassed

By Noah Washington on January 13, 2025 - 1:36PM

You won't believe what happened when one Rivian R1T owner tried to unlock his truck in a crowded parking lot, and how the company's roadside assistance saved the day in the most unexpected way.

I Just Tried My Rivian Truck First Time In The Snow Mode In Oklahoma, and My Experience Sparked Other Owners Sharing Their Experiences

I Just Tried My Rivian Truck For 1st Time In The Snow Mode In Oklahoma, and My Experience Sparked Other Owners Sharing Surprising Experiences

By Noah Washington on January 11, 2025 - 2:24PM

Discover how Rivian's Snow Mode performs in real-world winter conditions, as owners share their experiences with their R1T Rivians and insights on driving electric trucks in the snow.

I Am Rivian's Lead Designer, I Sketched Images For The Rivian R2, Here’s What We Don’t Usually Get To Show

By Noah Washington on January 9, 2025 - 5:57PM

Peek behind the scenes of Rivian R2's interior design with rare sketches shared by Lead Interior Designer Andrew Morandi.

The Least Reliable Vehicles List Includes Many Electric Models, Busting the Myth of Superior EV Reliability

By John Goreham on January 3, 2025 - 4:09PM

In its latest ranking, the nation’s leading expert on vehicle reliability busts the myth that EVs are more reliable than conventional vehicles.

Rivian Employee Says, “I Was Brought to Tears By My Frothing Red-Faced Angry Boss In Front of My Coworkers, I Reported It to HR But They Did Nothing

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2024 - 5:31AM

Rivian, the EV automaker, is in the spotlight again. This time, employees have sued Rivian, claiming top execs, including the chief designer and former chief operating officer, harassed them. Here are Elizabeth, Nathan, and Jeremiah's troubling stories.

I Found a Rivian R1T At Auction For Cheap, It's Not Something I've Seen Out Here, I Love My Teslas, But I’d Choose the R1T Over the Cybertruck Any Day

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2024 - 7:02AM

Randy found a Rivian R1T electric pickup in an auction yard. It's rare to find an $86,000 luxury truck at Copart, where he scours the lot weekly. Here is Randy's rare find story. You could be next to find a hidden gem.

Tesla Vs. Rivian Lawsuit Settlement - “An Alarming Pattern of Our Workers Poached By Rivian Were Caught Red-Handed Stealing Trade Secrets”

By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2024 - 6:35AM

The lawsuit between two U.S. electric automakers, Tesla and Rivian, is nearing an end. Tesla alleges that Rivian poached Tesla employees to steal company secrets that would give them "a huge competitive advantage." How did it turn out?

Image of Ford F-150 Lightning charging by John Goreham

Evidence Mounts That Battery-Electric Pickup Trucks Are Failing In America

By John Goreham on November 12, 2024 - 9:08AM

We lay out sobering facts about battery-electric pickup trucks. It’s hard to see how battery-only pickups can be seen as anything but a failing effort.

I Vomited Blue Bile After Painting Rivian’s R1T, I Asked For a Respirator But the Supervisor Denied My Request

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2024 - 11:02AM

Is Rivian, the R1T and R1S EV manufacturer, in trouble? Reports say the automaker is not only having financial problems, but workers in its factory are suffering severe injuries due to an unsafe work environment. Here is Addison's troubling story.

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4 Reasons Your Pickup Truck Will Benefit From The Worksport Solar Tonneau Cover

By Dimitar Angelov on June 28, 2024 - 1:11PM

I found the ultimate pickup truck accessory that combines off-the-grid energy and utility.

Consumer Reports Buy This, Not That EV Advice

Avoid These Electric Vehicles Warns Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on June 3, 2024 - 10:19PM

Electric cars you should pass on while choosing any one of these alternative EVs with better reliability ratings.

The 10 Least Reliable Car Brands And The Ones To Avoid Most

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2024 - 9:59AM

What are the least reliable car brands for 2024? According to Consumer Reports, Stellantis brands and luxury automakers dominate the list. Check out the ten worst automakers in terms of reliability. Should you avoid them?

Gray 2023 Kia Niro EV exterior and interior

Things Are Confusing For Non Tesla Drivers That Want To Use Superchargers

By Justin Hart on April 27, 2024 - 2:01PM

If you own an electric vehicle (EV) that isn’t a Tesla, you may know it is now possible to use Tesla Superchargers (in some cases for some EVs). But how and where is changing over time and it can be confusing depending on which EV you drive.

Do You Like The Performance Car Exhaust Rumble? Then Don’t Read This

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2024 - 12:55PM

Why aren’t more people talking about one electric vehicle benefit that will affect everyone regardless of what vehicle they drive or if they even drive a car? It's noise pollution. Here is why I love quiet EVs.

White Honda Prologue EV, Blue Kia EV9, gray Kia Sportage PHEV, white Chevy Blazer EV and gray Lexus TX PHEV

Decisions, Decisions: Fully Electric Vehicles Vs. Plug-in Hybrids For A One Car Household

By Justin Hart on March 22, 2024 - 2:11PM

The other day my neighbor tells me he is thinking about replacing his 2 gas powered vehicles with one electric vehicle (EV). But there’s a catch: he works from home, rarely drives long distances, and isn’t that sure about what the future holds, per se.

Rivian Is Running Free Ads for Tesla on Facebook Proving Tesla's Focus for a Win-Win Strategy

By Armen Hareyan on March 21, 2024 - 11:54PM

Rivian is running free advertising for Tesla. More precisely, Rivian is running paid ads on Facebook highlighting one big charging advantage Tesla has had, which Rivian customers can now use.

Keep Your Eye On Rivian, Only One EV Ranks Better Than The R1T And R1S In New Owner Experience Study

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2024 - 12:06PM

How do owners of the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S like their new electric vehicles? According to J.D. Power, they score two of the top three in overall customer satisfaction rating. Only one Premium EV ranks higher.

Rivian R2 SUV, R3 Crossover and Kia EV3 sedan and EV4 SUV

The Race To Affordable EVs: Kia And Others Will Challenge EV Only Brands, But Not In Overall Sales

By Justin Hart on March 10, 2024 - 10:22PM

Kia, among other legacy auto brands, is racing to sell affordably priced EVs before their startup rivals like Rivian and Tesla. Yet legacy auto faces a significant uphill battle in terms of producing and selling such affordable EVs.

White Rivian R2 exterior and interior and blue Rivian R3x exterior and interior

Rivian's New EVs Just Put Ford, Subaru And Jeep On Notice

By Justin Hart on March 9, 2024 - 4:56AM

This week, Rivian showcased its forthcoming, more affordable EVs the R2 and R3, along with a higher performance, off-road oriented version of the R3 called the R3X. These “adventure” vehicles excited many and put mainstream automakers on notice.

Ford F-150 Lightning Wins Comparison Test

In Edmunds Testing, the Ford F-150 Lightning Tops The Cybertruck and the Rivian R1T

By Marc Stern on March 8, 2024 - 9:32PM

When two new vehicles are parked together, you know they will do a comparison test, which Edmunds did. The Ford F-150 Lightning came out on top of the Cybertruck and Rivian R1T.

Should Tesla Fear Rivian? MKBHD Walks Through the R2 and R3 With CEO RJ Scaringe - More Affordable Vehicles To Compete With Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on March 7, 2024 - 5:37PM

Should Tesla fear Rivian? Rivian revealed its R2 and R3 vehicles today, smaller versions of their all-electric SUV, that will be released in the coming years at more affordable prices. Will this challenge Tesla?

Blue Ford Mach-E, Black Tesla Model 3, Silver Kia Sorento PHEV and Silver Kia Niro EV

There Is Plentiful US Demand For Plug-In Vehicles In 2024

By Justin Hart on January 27, 2024 - 6:36PM

More than once I have written about how some media sources get things wrong about EV sales trends in the US. Declines are primarily due to cost, not lack of interest. Plenty of people still want EVs and it isn’t just the “early adopters”, either.

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