[Rumor Risk Rating]
❌ False
There is no credible evidence to support the rumor that Tesla will acquire Rivian. Both Elon Musk and Tesla have explicitly denied any interest in such an acquisition. In October 2024, Musk publicly stated, “Tesla will not buy Rivian,” directly addressing and dismissing acquisition rumors[1]. In a separate event on October 19, 2024, Musk further emphasized Tesla’s lack of intent to purchase Rivian, highlighting the challenges of the automotive industry but wishing Rivian well as a competitor[2].
Recent developments between the two companies, such as Rivian adopting Tesla’s NACS charging port, are collaborative industry moves and do not indicate a pending acquisition[4]. No reputable financial or automotive industry sources have reported credible progress toward a Tesla acquisition of Rivian.