Derek Fung
Rivian R2 confirmed for right-hand drive, but still no timeframe for Australian sales
The Rivian R2 will be sold in the UK in right-hand drive, but Australian availability has yet to be confirmed.
2 Days Ago
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Jordan Mulach
When every car brand is going EV-only
Australia has a long list of car brands, and some have committed to only selling electric vehicles globally – but by when?
8 Months Ago
Max Davies
Rivian, Volkswagen joint venture becomes official
Rivian's joint venture with Volkswagen has been made official, and a fresh investment by the German giant in the US EV startup is on the way.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Rivian R1S electric SUV spotted in Melbourne
Another Rivian R1S has touched down in Australia, but the electric SUV doesn't appear to be any closer to reaching customers.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Rivian update pays tribute to Back to the Future, Knight Rider
Tesla may get a lot of the limelight, but Rivian is giving its owners some unique – albeit temporary – customisation options.
11 Months Ago
Dev Singh
Fire damages dozens of EVs waiting to be delivered
A fire outside Rivian's factory caused serious damage to dozens of electric vehicles, with the cause of the blaze under investigation.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen, Rivian joint venture clears hurdle
German lawmakers have given Volkswagen and Rivian's joint venture their blessing, bringing the partnership one step closer to fruition.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen wants to use tech from Rivian with new joint venture
Volkswagen plans to invest up to $7.5 billion in Rivian to get access to the EV startup's software and electrical architecture and work with it on next-gen systems.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
How to drive a Rivian R1T electric ute in Australia
The Rivian R1T electric pickup is coming to Australia, however you’ll need to have a specific career to get behind the wheel.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Rivian’s smallest electric cars bring Euro chic to the future
Rivian is looking to further expand its lineup with two new SUVs, potentially undercutting the Tesla Model Y in both size and price.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2026 Rivian R2: Rugged Tesla Model Y rival revealed
Behind the Rivian R2's cute face is an electric challenger to the Tesla Model Y, with some impressive range and performance targets.
2 Years Ago
Paul Maric
Our US electric car road trip charging disaster and what it means for Australia
Trying to charge our electric vehicle in the US was a six-hour saga. Australia needs to act quickly to avoid this dismal state of EV charging.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Model Y rival coming soon from Rivian
The Rivian R2 could be the Amazon-backed brand’s best chance at taking on the Tesla Model Y, but production is two years away.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Rivian’s electric pickup arrives in Australia – but there’s a catch
Australia’s mining sites could soon be home to the first American electric pickup, with a Rivian R1T now on MEVCO’s local demonstrator fleet.
2 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Rivian confirms reveal date for smaller, more affordable model
It may still be a year or two away from landing in customers' driveways, but the Rivian R2 will be unveiled at the beginning of March.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Rivian's CEO dons another hat, takes charge of product development
Rivian's founder and CEO is assuming the responsibility of product development as part of a leadership shuffle at the startup.
2 Years Ago
