On October 22, Rivian Automotive announced it has acquired Third Dimension AI, Inc., a pioneer in AI-powered 3D spatial generation. The strategic transaction will accelerate synthetic data generation and full-world simulation for Rivian's driver assistance and self-driving systems.
Third Dimension AI, a U.K. startup

On October 15, Rivian announced the Autonomy Early Access Program for owners in California and Florida who wish to test future Autonomy+ features before they are released to the rest of the fleet.
The Autonomy Early Access Program will be open to all owners in those two states with an active Autonomy+ subscription wh

On October 14, Rivian and Redwood Materials announced a major expansion of their partnership through recycling of Rivian’s production scrap and end-of-life EV batteries, as well as providing stationary battery storage at its production plant in Normal, Illinois.
Redwood already collects Rivian EV battery packs throug

On October 13, Rivian spin-off Mind Robotics announced the appointment of Doug Field as President. Working closely with Mind founder RJ Scaringe, Field will oversee all aspects of the business, including product, engineering, and operations. 
Field previously served as Chief EV, Digital and Design Officer at Ford and

On October 7, Rivian Automotive received $1 billion through a committed, ten-year term loan facility from Volkswagen Group, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
The financing comprises two mirror agreements signed in November 2024, when the companies established their joint venture, Rivian and Vo

On October 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, with its newest R2 model now ramping up. 
The company produced 19,751 vehicles at its Normal Plant in Illinois, up 84.2% from the same quarter in 2025.
In a similar manner, it delivered 19,248 vehicles

On September 30, Gapwaves announced that its patented waveguide antennas are integrated into Valeo's radar sensors in the Rivian R2. Customer deliveries of the new electric SUV model began in June 2026. Gapwaves' patented gap waveguide technology enables thin, high-performance antennas with a compact form factor, whi

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently provided more information on R3 pricing and the R4 model in an interview with the New York Times.
Scaringe said the R3’s price will be “materially lower” than the R2's. Following the R3, an R4 model built at Rivian’s new plant in Georgia after it opens in 2028 will take Rivian’s entry

Rivian has updated its R1S and R1T models for the 2027 model year, with the biggest changes being a freshened interior for the R1S SUV, and a revised trim lineup that aligns with the recently launched mid-size R2 SUV. The 2027 Rivian R1T starts at USD 79,000, with the R1S starting at USD 83,990, same as the outgoing

Amazon now has over 40,000 custom-made Rivian electric delivery vans in its fleet, according to Rivian’s Q2 earnings report, representing a 33% increase compared to the end of 2025, when Rivian had delivered over 30,000 vans to Amazon. 
Rivian delivered its first commercial EVs to Amazon in the summer of 2022. The El

On August 5, Rivian formally opened its East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, holding a grand-opening reception attended by city and state officials. The office occupies the top floor and lobby of Portman Holdings’ Junction Krog District building at 667 Auburn Ave NE.
Rivian first announced the Atlanta headqua

On July 30, 2026, Rivian reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. During the period, it had a loss of operations of USD 836 million compared to the loss of USD 1,114 million in Q2 2025. The improvement was driven by increased total revenue and decreased costs of revenue, partially offset by an i

On July 6, Rivian announced its sale of 75,000,000 shares of its common stock. Rivian will use the proceeds from the offering for business purposes, including funding of equity contributions related to the DOE loan for its upcoming Georgia plant.
Rivian referred to it as the “Amended and Restated Loan Arrangement and

On July 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The company produced 12,613 vehicles in Q2 at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, 111.0% more than the same period last year when the plant was being updated for increased capacity, and delivered 12

On June 23, multiple sources reported that Rivian has discontinued selling the least expensive variants of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup, the Dual Standard models, which had smaller batteries and less range. The change comes as R2 customer deliveries ramp up. All three vehicles are built at the Normal Plant in Illinois.

On June 16, Rivian and Texas-based ChargeScape, the vehicle-grid integration platform owned by a consortium of automotive OEMs, announced a partnership to enroll Rivian’s high-capacity EV batteries into utility managed-charging programs.
Through this partnership, Rivian EV drivers will be able to opt into ChargeScape

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says he has raised over USD 1 billion in funding for the robotics company he started in 2025 called Mind Robotics. The company is developing robots to assist, not replace humans, in the manufacturing space.
Scaringe serves as executive chairman and acting CEO of Mind Robotics while also leading

On June 9, Rivian announced the first public customer deliveries of the all-new R2 mid-size SUV. Also beginning today, Rivian is extending invitations to order for existing R2 reservation holders on a rolling basis.
The first vehicle available to order is R2 Performance with Launch Package starting at USD 57,990, whi

On June 3, Rivian and AT&T announced they are expanding their work to bring 5G connectivity to the Rivian R2, providing a more responsive driving experience as vehicles become more software-defined and connectivity determines how features are delivered and updated. 
The AT&T 5G connectivity built into the R2 provides

Rivian’s EV fast charging network, known as the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) now has over 1,000 DC fast charging ports distributed at 148 locations throughout the U.S., according to the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC).
Four sites with 44 stalls have recently been added to the network in