Those Black Friday emails are flying... But could the latest 2025.38.30 bug that has screwed up Highway Assist availability be a hint at something bigger about to drop? I expand on this and more in this weeks Rivian Recap. Drops at 4pm PST 👇 travisketchum.com/email

Recently I had the chance to get a first drive impression of the #LucidMotors Gravity vs our daily driven #Rivian Gen2 R1S. There were a few surprises even in my short time behind the wheel. 🍿🎥: youtu.be/7XCxI5yZw0k

Should you wait for the #Rivian R2 or snag a deal on a Gen2 R1S? Don't make a mistake 👀 🍿🎥: youtu.be/Vi0k3QHKdwU

2025 has been surprising in a few key ways for me, personally. But one of the sneakiest things this year has been how much AI has creeped into my daily workflow so pervasively. Multiple services used in very specific ways. And all of them were a slow boil. 2026 will 🚀

Another #Rivian Recap Newsletter scheduled to hit this afternoon. My thoughts on the Q3 surprise, R2 Launch Edition details, and a the all-new robotics company. Make sure you're subscribed to get your copy 👇 travisketchum.com/email

Today was a good day with the #Rivian R1S and #Lucid Gravity. First impressions dropping next week after some travel.

I’m driving a @lucidmotors.bsky.social Gravity tomorrow. What do you want to know?

Even though 5k is still a small number in the #YouTube realm, I'm still immensely humbled so many of you have joined me over these past 6 months. Here's to many more milestones ahead! 🥂 Another edition of the #Rivian Recap Newsletter drops later today. travisketchum.com/email

After a full year with the #Rivian R1S, one thing is abundantly clear... this is NOT the same vehicle. My candid 1-year review 👇 🍿🎥: youtu.be/qavS6ZTgn2c

Another copy of the #Rivian Recap is hot off the presses and drops at 4pm Pacific. Plenty of goodies from the best Rivian halloween costumes, layoffs, autonomy news and some thoughts about the new #RideAlso ebikes. Make sure you're on the list 👇 travisketchum.com/email

Working on the 1-year Rivian Gen2 R1S review. What questions do you want answered?

Hot new #Rivian Recap newsletter coming out today. My custom EQ settings for 2025.34, a peek at the new @rivianroamer.com Plus, and more. Subscribe here before it drops in a few hours 👇 travisketchum.com/email

The #Rivian R2 won't launch at $45k. Here's WHY. 🍿🎥: youtu.be/g25gyxnRGGM

2025.34 hit both cars yesterday, and I knew before I got any notification from #Rivian. All thanks to @rivianroamer.com If you want an email to know when your car is flagged for the update, and 1-month of free driving & charging session analytics, go here: rivianroamer.com/join?adventu...

Is this the last EV1 / OG RAV4 EV plug installation in America?

The #Rivian Chromecast feature is awesome during football season.

Camping in the #Rivian R1S is under rated. ✌️

A game changing battery technology could change #Rivian and #Tesla forever. This isn't hype, in fact, it's *already* deployed in production vehicles. 🍿🎥: youtu.be/1lxVmfAX1P8

I just got back yesterday from Camp #Rivian in Joshua Tree, California. What an awesome event, an amazing community and we even had the opportunity to get a tri-max to full send on a rally course! 🍿🎥: youtu.be/oxhTqcSV4_M

The price of democracy is apparently $38.36 (Cambridge Analytica settlement).

Pretty sure we crushed the overland navigation challenge yesterday. Only mistake was being too fast for the opening times on the last two check points. 💨

Hello from Palm Springs for Camp #Rivian!

The #Rivian R2 has a big upgrade NO ONE is talking about. Can it really be half the price and twice as good? 🍿🎥: youtu.be/nOXGZXo0W24

I’ve been working on restoring a wood boat we picked up years ago that had been neglected (by us). It’s amazing how much fresh paint and varnish can spruce things up. We need to get it + sails on the water soon.

This tiny box solves #Rivian 's biggest weakness. 🍿🎥: youtu.be/v21QtCpPsq8

Hello from the old Big 4 Inn 👋 (Sent via space on Starlink 🛰️ )

The Stay Curious hats came out awesome! Thanks Melissa Stowe! ✌️

When the sunflower has worse tech neck than I do. 🌻

Whoa! The 2025.26 update actually has some bass and lets you push the volume WAY higher without a ton of distortion. 🙌 🥳 Great job #Rivian !!

Don't but a #Rivian ... save $16k instead (Expires 9/15) 🍿🎥: youtu.be/_IiqVQG0IDQ

When bright blue becomes camo. 🧐

Is #Rivian in trouble? They have roughly 18 months to fly, die, or buy. 🍿🎥: youtu.be/i9OO8z5ZF3E

I just passed 400k views on the channel in approximately 4 months. Doing a YouTube channel has been one of the more rewarding things I've done creatively, ever.

I’m so glad you like it! I’m about to grab my package from you after a busy trip ✈️ ✌️

Finally getting some snail mail out with the new stickers to some subscribers. 🐌 ✌️

Cool cool #Rivian 🤨

The first sticker order came in and they are absolute 🔥!!

This one took longer than I expected given how much footage there was to sift through. But the 5,230 mile #Rivian road trip is now live! The good, the bad, and the UGLY. 🍿🎥: youtu.be/musceQz0_es

Is #Rivian waiting on this update to #Apple CarKey? Could that explain why it’s been over 1-year since the launch of Gen2 and we still don’t have CarKey support?? www.macrumors.com/2025/07/14/a...

It’s definitely an Edmonds kind of day.

Impressed by #TheWeeknd concert in Seattle last night. Probably the best production I’ve seen. Two Swifties in our group said it was better than either the 1989 or Eras concerts. It was an absolute slam dunk.

The latest edition of the Rivian Recap Newsletter just dropped with the best links from the week. New model year, new trim levels, new ports and more! This was the most protein packed drop to date 💪 Don't the next one by signing up here: travisketchum.com/email

What does one of the best indie iOS developers think of #Rivian software aesthetic and stability? Find out in my latest video with @selig.bsky.social to find out! 🍿🎥: youtu.be/ubWpU2urvrc

All new #Rivian custom orders come with NACS standard (aka 2026 model year). Also if you select any of the dark wheels on a dual-motor large/max it bundles it with the darkout package upgrade. I find it a bit ironic that darkout showcase uses Limestone. RIP.

After some seat time yesterday on launch day for the 2026 #Rivian Gen2 Quad-Motor, I have some thoughts. Too much, or not enough? 🍿🎥: youtu.be/xvzwPT_im5M

Unfortunately the new #Rivian wall charger with NACS is equipped ONLY for NACS. No adapter like the #Tesla universal which remains the go-to recommendation.

Is #Ionna the future of EV fast charging? And can it beat the #Tesla experience for #Rivian owners? On our recent road trip, I had to swing by a station to preview what we can expect when plug-and-charge rolls out later this year. 🍿🎥: youtu.be/Fc996cTdBTE

Single bazooka awning successfully installed today while the ribs cooked in the barrel. I hope everyone has an awesome day! ✌️

The #Rivian space in U-Village is officially open here in Seattle. Right next door to the #Tesla showroom. It’s an upgrade over the temporary pop-up but I still liked the original space the best. There is room inside for two vehicles given the bump out in the back.

Doing a #Rivian road trip? Here's how to optimize your cost (this one thing saved us over $175 in charging fees!). 🍿🎥: youtu.be/SP0q1ZtLDPk