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.

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.

The Hidden Environmental and Economic Costs of Electric Vehicles

By Peter Neilson on January 2, 2024 - 8:38PM

Unveiling the untold story of EV battery replacement costs, environmental toll, and the uncertain future of used batteries. A deep dive into the world of EVs.

A Tesla Cybertruck Charging at a Supercharger Gives Emergency Charge to a Rivian R1S – This is Why Tesla is Still King

By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2023 - 6:33AM

A lot has been written about how the competition is overtaking Tesla, however, a recent incident including a Rivian R1S and a Tesla Cybertruck shows why Tesla is still the leader when it comes to electric vehicles.

Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1T vs Hammer EV

Tesla Cybertruck Goes Toe-to-Toe Against Rivian R1T & Hammer EV in 1st Drag Race, Breaks Fastest Pickup Truck Record

By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2023 - 11:51AM

A Tesla Cybertruck has taken on the Rivian R1T and Hammer EV in the first quarter mile race. The Cybertruck leaves both vehicles behind and only a day after deliveries officially becomes the fastest pickup truck in the world.

Tesla Cybertruck Towing Capabilities Compared to Rivian Trucks: Cybertruck Shows Massive Advantage in Torque

By Jeremy Johnson on December 1, 2023 - 11:19AM

We have some detailed data showing the towing capabilities of the Cybertruck, along with other specs, compare to the Rivian trucks. The Cybertruck shows a massive advantage in torque.

Tesla Confirms Cybertruck Specs - “SMC Bed, 2500lbs & 11,000lbs Payload & Towing Capacity, Shatter Resistant Glass, & Off-Road Mode”

By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2023 - 4:06PM

Tesla has confirmed a few disappointing and some exciting specs about the Cybertruck including, an ultra-hard SMC bed, reduced 2500lbs & 11,000lbs payload & towing capacity, shatter-resistant glass, and new on-road and off-road driving modes.

Someone Tried to Pump Gas into a Tesla Cybertruck as Leaks Confirm a 267-mile Range – Extended Range Cybertruck with Onboard Generator?

By Tinsae Aregay on November 18, 2023 - 7:14AM

As new leaks show the Cybertruck only has a 267-mile range, a picture has surfaced of a person trying to pump gas into the Cybertruck’s charge port. Given its range, would you be interested in an extended-range Cybertruck with an onboard gas generator?

Ford CEO Jim Farley Shares a Video of F-150 Lightning Going Toe-to-Toe With a Tesla Cybertruk in 1st Off-Roading Show-Down

By Tinsae Aregay on November 15, 2023 - 5:42PM

Ford CEO, Jim Farley has fired the first shot at Elon Musk sharing a video of a Ford F-150 Lightning tackling the same Stair Step challenge as did a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the video, the F-150 appears to outperform the Cybertruck.

A Tesla Cybertruck Goes Face-to-Face Against a Rivian R1T in 1st Off-Road Comparison

By Tinsae Aregay on November 13, 2023 - 9:15AM

Over the weekend, a Rivian R1T owner took his truck on the same Hollister Hills Stair Step path as a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the 1st off-roading face-to-face b/n the two trucks, the Rivian R1T appears to perform better than the Cybertruck.

A Bumpy Road Ahead? Tesla Ventures into Auto Insurance

By Peter Neilson on September 5, 2023 - 4:06PM

Tesla is stepping into the auto insurance game, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. With cool tech, privacy worries, and hefty costs, can Tesla truly change the game?