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Green SEMA: Optima reveals Rivian overland builds capable of recharging in the wild

SEMA: Optima reveals Rivian overland builds capable of recharging in the wild

The custom R1S and R1T both come with Optima Power Station trailers capable of Level 2 charging.
By Brian Potter 03 November 2022
14:02 News Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T: In-depth head-to-head comparison

Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T: In-depth head-to-head comparison

These guys compare the two electric trucks in 10 categories that are important to pickup truck shoppers.
By Brian Potter 26 September 2022
18:24 Races and Chases Which electric truck is quickest ever? F-150 Lightning, Rivian, Hummer

Which electric truck is quickest ever? F-150 Lightning, Rivian, Hummer

There are only a few electric trucks available on our shores, and these guys were able to race them all at the same time.
By Brian Potter 23 September 2022
Industry Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric vans in Europe

Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric vans in Europe

It’ll be a “few years” before production starts.
By Brian Potter 09 September 2022
Weird This doctor used his Rivian R1T to complete a vasectomy

This doctor used his Rivian R1T to complete a vasectomy

As far as anyone knows, this is the first time a Rivian has been used for a medical procedure.
By Brian Potter 05 September 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Rivian R1T crashes into another vehicle trapping other driver inside

Rivian R1T crashes into another vehicle trapping other driver inside

The Rivian was trying to pull out of a side street onto a busy main road and its driver probably didn't see the blue crossover.
By Brian Potter 29 August 2022
02:17 Weird Watch Rivian R1T drive into lake to launch boat

Watch Rivian R1T drive into lake to launch boat

To avoid waiting in line at the few boat marinas available, this owner decided to launch his boat from the beach shore.
By Brian Potter 25 August 2022
23:05 Races and Chases Watch Rivian R1T drag raced against Ford F-150 Lightning and ICE trucks

Watch Rivian R1T drag raced against Ford F-150 Lightning and ICE trucks

Just in case you wanted to be reminded how much quicker electric trucks are compared to ICE.
By Brian Potter 20 June 2022
1:03:06 Corporate / Financial Elon Musk says Lucid and Rivian are

Elon Musk says Lucid and Rivian are "tracking toward bankruptcy"

Unless they manage to cut their costs dramatically, Lucid and Rivian will both go bankrupt, Tesla's CEO believes.
By Brian Potter 16 June 2022
Corporate / Financial Rivian stock tumbles on news that Ford is selling 8 million shares

Rivian stock tumbles on news that Ford is selling 8 million shares

An unknown seller is also selling a Rivian share block between 13 million and 15 million.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2022
News Is this the first Rivian R1T to make it into Europe?

Is this the first Rivian R1T to make it into Europe?

The R1T was spotted in what looks like an airport in the country of Belgium, close to the border with the Netherlands.
By Andrei Nedelea 16 April 2022
Weird Rivian R1T effortlessly pulls stuck semi truck free

Rivian R1T effortlessly pulls stuck semi truck free

The truck was stuck on the side of the road and the Rivian was in the right place, at the right time.
By Brian Potter 15 April 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK offers array of incentives to Rivian to help secure factory

UK offers array of incentives to Rivian to help secure factory

The British government is desperate for Rivian to choose the UK as the location for their European plant.
By Brian Potter 06 December 2021
Green UK: You don’t have to be American to love the Rivian R1T EV pickup

UK: You don’t have to be American to love the Rivian R1T EV pickup

UK-based reviewer from Electrifying is won over by the hottest new electric truck.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2021
Corporate / Financial Rivian is the world’s third most valuable automaker, passes VW

Rivian is the world’s third most valuable automaker, passes VW

The electric vehicle manufacturer has just started delivering its first vehicles and its value has already gone through the roof.
By Brian Potter 18 November 2021
Industry Tesla exec outlines who ‘real competition’ is

Tesla exec outlines who ‘real competition’ is

Tesla is not concerned about new EV manufacturers like Lucid and Rivian, but instead traditional automakers still selling ICE vehicles.
By Brian Potter 15 November 2021
Corporate / Financial Rivian raises $11.9 billion in biggest IPO of the year

Rivian raises $11.9 billion in biggest IPO of the year

Rivian sold 153 million shares at $78 per share; based on the share count, the company is now valued at about $76.4 billion.
By Brian Potter 11 November 2021
Industry Electric cars listed by 0-60 mph acceleration: Quickest to slowest

Electric cars listed by 0-60 mph acceleration: Quickest to slowest

Rivian R1T/R1S turns out to be effectively the least expensive EV in the US that achieves 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds!
By Mark Kane 24 September 2021
Rumours Rumour: Rivian is in talks for EV factory in UK

Rumour: Rivian is in talks for EV factory in UK

The other potential European countries in the game are Germany and the Netherlands.
By Mark Kane 02 August 2021
Green Rivian Officially Confirms 2022 European Sales Plans

Rivian Officially Confirms 2022 European Sales Plans

Ahead of delivering a single model in the US, Rivian is already planning future global sales.
By Steven Loveday 10 July 2021
Rumours Rivian reportedly looking to open vehicle manufacturing plant in Europe, including UK

Rivian reportedly looking to open vehicle manufacturing plant in Europe, including UK

The Amazon- and Ford-backed startup is apparently also scouting sites in Germany and Hungary.
By Andrei Nedelea 15 February 2021
Renderings If more automakers built motorcycles, they might look like these

If more automakers built motorcycles, they might look like these

Live to ride, ride to live.
By Christopher Smith 21 December 2020
Industry Rivian CEO says automaker plans smaller EVs for Europe and China

Rivian CEO says automaker plans smaller EVs for Europe and China

Which will be produced locally, by the way.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 20 November 2020
Commercial Vehicles A behind-the-scenes look at Amazon's upcoming Rivian electric van

A behind-the-scenes look at Amazon's upcoming Rivian electric van

Amazon is working with startup electric automaker Rivian to build the most sustainable fleet in the world.
By Steven Loveday 05 February 2020
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