Rivian Automotive Inc. was founded in 2009 by RJ Scaringe in Irvine, California, with a mission to create electric adventure vehicles. The company unveiled its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV in 2018, both built on the “skateboard” chassis with quad-motor powertrains delivering up to 800 hp and enabling 0–60 mph in under 3 seconds. Rivian’s vehicles offer up to 400 miles of estimated range and feature the Adventure Network charging infrastructure. In 2023, Rivian produced over 50,000 vehicles and secured partnerships with Amazon for delivery vans. Continuous software updates add new features post-delivery, enhancing customer experience.