Rivian
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Rivian R2 First Look: Inside the Venice Block Party
Finally got inside the Rivian R2 at Venice — and it changed everything. Here's the interior, all 5 colors, and SoCal delivery timeline from the block party.
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Rivian R2 First Look: Colors, Interior
The Rivian R2 looks good on the internet. In person at Rivian Venice? It hits different. I already own a Rivian R1S…
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Rivian Uber Deal: $1.25B Investment for R2 Robo-Taxis
Uber commits $1.25B to Rivian for a fleet of 50,000 R2 robo-taxis. Is Level 4 autonomy finally coming by 2031? Here is my technical breakdown.
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Rivian Gen 2 Autonomy & LiDAR Deep Dive
Hands-free driving and “Spicy Mode.” I joined Rivian’s engineering team in Pasadena to see how their in-house AI is changing the game for Gen 2 owners.
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Rivian R1 Dual Standard Is Gone: New Starting Prices, Last Lease Deals, and the R2 Launch
Rivian has officially confirmed the end of the Dual Standard configuration for the R1T and R1S, raising the entry price by $7,000 across the board. Between LFP battery calibration failures, the upcoming R2 reveal, and a potential pricing strategy shift, there’s a lot more going on here than a simple trim cut. Here’s what it means for buyers — and what it could signal about where Rivian is headed.
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Chicago Rivian Space Tour: Gen 2 R1S First Impressions
First time seeing the Gen 2 R1S in Chicago! Plus, find out why I’m launching a new newsletter to centralize all my EV and tech content.
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Rivian R2 vs R1S: Honest Thoughts from a Gen 2 Owner
Influencers loved it, but what does an actual Rivian owner think? Here is my honest breakdown of the R2’s UI, charging, and hardware.
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Rivian R2 LA Auto Show: First Look, Scout Debut & EV Highlights
The Rivian R2 was at the LA Auto Show — and I finally got to stand next to one in person. I…
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Vic's Rivian R1S Overlanding Build Tour
Vic's Gen 1 Quad Motor R1S is a fully off-grid basecamp on wheels. Full build tour: Prinsu rack, 100W solar, Starlink, 3.8kWh battery, and a kerosene heater.
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Sean's R1S: Slide-Out Camp Kitchen and Spare Tire Setup
At the Toyo Tires Trail Pass event, Sean walked me through his Gen 1 Quad Motor R1S build: a removable slide-out kitchen, Bluetti power, and a Kuat spare tire carrier.
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A2ZEV Typhoon Recall: My Experience and Timeline
A2ZEV recalled the original Typhoon adapter after Tesla raised concerns. Here's what triggered it, the replacement timeline, and how the Pro compares.
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Rivian California Dune Edition: Full Review & Walkthrough
Limited edition tan interiors and 2.9 miles/kWh efficiency. Join me as I explore the Rivian California Dune and the brand-new Irvine Spectrum store.
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Rivian Detailing Service: Prices, Packages, and Everything You Need to Know
Rivian just launched an official in-house detailing program! Sherwin breaks down the pricing, services, and availability of this new factory-backed service.
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Rivian Adventure Network Price Hikes and Other Updates
68 cents per kWh? Sherwin breaks down the massive Rivian charging price hikes and gives an exclusive look at the new IrvLabs modular console organizer.
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Joshua Tree Rivian Off-Road: 20+ R1T and R1S Take the Desert
Over 20 Rivians deep in Joshua Tree! Sherwin tackles the Geology Tour Road, tests the latest RAN charging speeds, and sets up desert internet with Starlink.
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Rivian R1T Update: Official Tesla Adapter Test & 12V Battery Recall
From new adapters to $1,200 registration fees, Sherwin breaks down the latest Rivian R1T updates and compares its commute efficiency to the Cybertruck.
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Death Valley Rivian Adventure: Soft Sand Mode and Off-Road Recovery with Rivian
Rivians take over Death Valley! Sherwin breaks down the technical challenges of cold-weather charging and soft-sand recovery during a 2-day off-road expedition.
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Why I’m NOT Trading My Rivian R1T for a Cybertruck
The Plaid buyback is official! Sherwin breaks down the $9,700 usage fee and explains why the Rivian R1T is staying in the fleet after a disappointing appraisal at CarMax.
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Rivian Joshua Tree Charging Outpost: Open to ALL EVs!
Rivian is opening up! Sherwin tours the first Charging Outpost in Joshua Tree, checking out the universal RAN hardware and the new Gen 2 Tri-Motor R1T.
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Rivian R1T vs. Hummer EV: Lytle Creek Off-Road Trail Test
The R1T hits the dirt! Sherwin explores Lytle Creek with a GMC Hummer EV, testing out the Rivian’s All-Terrain mode and scouting local campgrounds.