Rivian

Rivian is a US maker of electric vehicles whose range is built around adventure driving. Its models are the R1T pickup, the R1S SUV and the newer R2, which it says are software-defined vehicles that improve through over-the-air updates. In September 2026 it rolled out software update 2026.31, which brought RivianOS 2 to every R1 on the road, so that the whole range now runs on one software stack.

What it does

Rivian designs and sells its vehicles directly to customers, with ordering, configuration and financing on its own site. The R1 offers up to 420 miles of range, up to nine drive modes for different terrain, and storage features such as a tunnel for gear in the truck. The R1S earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The vehicles use a NACS charge port, and Rivian says drivers can reach over 50,000 chargers, including Tesla Superchargers, while a home wall charger is sold alongside. Built-in trip planning is part of the software, and subscription features arrive through Connect+.

Who it serves

The customer is a private buyer, mainly in the United States, where the website offers lease and loan deals on the R1 and lists the R2 Performance with Launch Edition from $57,990, with an R2 Standard promised for late 2027. Rivian also runs physical stores and promotes brand collaborations such as one with Sony Pictures. Owners get new features, such as police and speed camera alerts from Google Maps and a redrawn interface, through the same over-the-air software releases.

Key facts

Models: R1T, R1S, R2 Software: RivianOS 2 on all R1 and R2 vehicles; update 2026.31 R1 range: up to 420 miles Charging: NACS port; access to over 50,000 chargers per its site R2 pricing: Performance with Launch Edition from $57,990; Standard planned for late 2027