Here’s the latest Rivian news as of today:
Rivian is making several notable advancements in their technology and business operations. Most recently, Rivian has confirmed they are actively working on Apple Watch integration for their vehicles. This feature will allow users to lock, unlock, and send various commands to their Rivian vehicles directly from their Apple Watch without requiring their phone[1]. The integration was initially teased during the Gen 2 vehicle announcement, and Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, has officially confirmed that this functionality will be available for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles[1].
In other recent developments, Rivian opened sales of their Commercial Van to fleets of all sizes in the United States as of February 10, 2025[2]. This marks an expansion of their commercial vehicle strategy beyond their initial partnership with Amazon.
Regarding charging infrastructure, Rivian is developing NACS (North American Charging Standard) compatibility, though the exact timeline for implementation remains unclear as of April 21, 2025[3]. This is an important development for Rivian owners as it will expand their charging options significantly.
Earlier this year, Rivian received substantial government support with $827 million in Illinois state funding announced on April 26, 2024, to expand their manufacturing facility in Normal, IL[2]. This investment demonstrates continued governmental support for expanding electric vehicle manufacturing in the United States.
On the product front, Rivian introduced their second-generation R1S and R1T vehicles on May 2, 2024[2], and showcased their next-generation charger designed for all EVs on March 7, 2024[2]. The company has also been expanding its product lineup with the introduction of the R2, R3, and R3X built on a new midsize platform, announced on March 7, 2024[2].
These developments indicate Rivian’s continued focus on expanding their product lineup, improving user experience through software integration, and strengthening their manufacturing capabilities.