Rivian is an American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that specializes in producing electric pickup trucks and SUVs. The company was founded in 2009 by Robert "RJ" Scaringe and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Rivian has gained significant attention in recent years for its electric pickup truck, the R1T, and its electric SUV, the R1S. These vehicles are built on Rivian's flexible "skateboard" platform, which allows for different body styles to be easily adapted to the same underlying architecture. The R1T and R1S have impressive specs, including up to 400 miles of range on a single charge, impressive towing capacity, and quick acceleration.
In addition to its electric vehicles, Rivian is also developing a charging network and battery technology. The company has received significant investment from companies like Amazon and Ford, and is seen as a major player in the growing electric vehicle market.
As of May 2023, Rivian is a private company and is not publicly traded. However, the company has raised billions of dollars in funding from private investors and is expected to go public at some point in the near future.