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If you’ve had your sights set on a Rivian electric vehicle, now could be the perfect opportunity. Rivian is offering attractive EV lease deals on the R1T and R1S, starting as low as $559 per month. Rivian sweetens EV lease deals on R1T and R1S models Rivian doesn’t just build EVs. These “Electric Adventure Vehicles” are designed to take the road less traveled in style and comfort. The R1T, Rivian’s all-electric truck, is built to tackle whatever you call a road with the ability to drive through…

Rivian’s R1S electric SUV was the fifth best-selling EV in the US in the fourth quarter. Last year saw a surge in EV leasing, and Rivian just introduced the option on the R1S earlier this year. Can leasing bump Rivian up even further? Rivian R1S surges as EV leasing rolls out Rivian’s R1S was the seventh best-selling EV in the US last year. According to data from auto research firm Kelley Blue Book, Rivian handed over nearly 24,800 R1S models in 2023. The electric “Adventure Vehicle” broke the…

Two months after first introducing its first-ever lease program for the R1T pickup, Rivian has expanded the offers to now include its other flagship EV – the R1S SUV. Additionally, the American automaker has extended the lease program to an additional territory in the US. Rivian ($RIVN) looks to continue its momentum in 2024 following a relatively strong second half of 2023 and looks to do so on the wings of its two passenger EV models – the R1T pickup and R1S SUV. Although these flagship models…

Two months after first introducing its first-ever lease program for the R1T pickup, Rivian has expanded the offers to now include its other flagship EV – the R1S SUV. Additionally, the American automaker has extended the lease program to additional territories in the US. Rivian ($RIVN) looks to continue its momentum in 2024 following a relatively strong second half of 2023 and looks to do so on the wings of its two passenger EV models – the R1T pickup and R1S SUV. Although these flagship models…

Just a day after new pre-configured dual-motor R1Ts appeared in Rivian’s R1 Shop, Rivian has now added the new “Dual-Motor” and “Performance Dual-Motor” options to its online configurator for new vehicles, letting customers add these options to their custom R1 builds. Up until now, Rivians have come in a quad-motor configuration, with one electric motor driving each wheel. While this results in excellent traction, it also adds cost and complexity. In addition, Rivian outsources the production of…

EV startup Rivian (RIVN) is gearing up to accelerate production of its first electric SUV, the Rivian R1S, with robust demand going into next year. Rivian’s CFO Claire McDonough explained during an interview with Deutsche Bank that the company is seeing strong demand despite the economic environment. McDonough discussed Rivian’s production ramp and how the startup plans to achieve positive gross margins by the second half of 2024. Although supply chain issues have been an ongoing issue…

Rivian has just announced that its 2023 model year R1S SUV has been awarded Top Safety Pick+ status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The all-electric SUV joins Rivian’s R1T pickup in obtaining the safety organization’s top honor. Rivian ($RIVN) is now a couple of years removed from beginning production of its flagship EVs, but remains relatively nascent in a booming segment, especially in the SUV-loving US. The company is still trying to find its footing in scaled EV…

After submitting updated documentation, the Rivian R1S and R1T models will, in fact, qualify for at least a portion of the EV tax credit. Rivian gains back a portion of the EV tax credit The Inflation Reduction Act, passed last August, provides up to $7,500 in tax credits for buying an electric vehicle. However, there are specific requirements the EV must qualify for to receive the credit. After delaying for nearly four months, the US Treasury Department finally shared its guidance on…

This photo, provided by Edmunds, shows the 2023 Rivian R1S, an all-electric SUV with an EPA-estimated range of up to 321 miles. Credit: Courtesy of Edmunds via AP Buying an electric vehicle used to mean choosing from battery range, performance, utility or luxury. You might've found a car possessing two of those attributes but rarely all of the above. But the BMW iX and Rivian R1S are two electric SUVs that require no…

Rivian won't limit its longest-ranged battery pack to the R1T pickup. Founder RJ Scaringe has announced that a configuration with the Max Pack battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive will be available sometime this fall. The company projects a 390-mile range. Crucially, you won't lose the seven-person seating in the process. You can take the whole family on a road trip without as many charging stops as before. The EV maker hasn't mentioned pricing for the Max Pack trim. As Autoblog notes, the option adds $16,000 to the…