## Latest Rivian News – May 19, 2025
**Current Promotions and Offers**
– Rivian is offering a $6,500 lease incentive on new 2025 Dual Motor Rivian R1 vehicles with the Max battery and Performance Upgrade, ordered through the R1 Shop between May 1 and May 31, 2025. This can be combined with the $7,500 EV Lease Credit but not with other public offers. Delivery must be taken by May 31, 2025[4].
**Recent Company Developments**
– Rivian will receive $827 million in Illinois state funding to expand its Normal, IL manufacturing facility[1].
– Rivian recently opened sales of its Commercial Van to fleets of all sizes in the U.S.[1].
– The company showcased a next-generation charger designed to be compatible with all electric vehicles[1].
**Community and Technical Updates**
– Forum discussions today include troubleshooting navigation system freezing on the latest software version (2025.14.01), video streaming operations, and off-roading trip reports, indicating ongoing software and usage updates among owners[3].
– RivianTrackr released a video guide on how to calibrate HVAC vents in Rivian vehicles, which addresses common user concerns for vehicle comfort and functionality[2].
**Summary**
– Rivian is actively expanding its manufacturing capacity, offering significant consumer incentives for new leases, and improving user experience through software and hardware updates. The community remains active, with ongoing reports of new trips, technical fixes, and product improvements[1][3][4].