How Rivian’s New Rewards Program Can Get You A Free Rivian

• Rivian launched a referral program that rewards homeowners for getting their buddies to purchase Rivians. 
• If somebody buys a Rivian utilizing an proprietor’s distinctive code, each events can earn free charging at Rivian stations and cash to spend in Rivian’s retailer.
• Prospects who rack up sufficient factors can get a brand new Rivian (principally) without spending a dime. 

Rivian launched a brand new referral program on Thursday that may earn new consumers and present homeowners free fast-charging classes, discounted swag or perhaps a brand-new Rivian. 

The Rivian Rewards program, very similar to Tesla’s on-again, off-again referral program, gives every Rivian proprietor with a singular code they will share with buddies. If somebody buys a Rivian utilizing an proprietor’s code, each events can get rewards. One caveat is that the R1S SUV or R1T truck have to be bought from Rivian’s stock, which it calls the R1 Store. Referrals do not depend for customized orders. 

Proper now, the freebies awarded after a qualifying buy are as follows, per Rivian’s web site:

• 750 factors that may be redeemed in Gear Store or R1 Store (1 level equals 1 greenback in credit score)
• 6 months of charging at Rivian Journey Community websites (as much as a lifetime restrict of three years)

These 750 factors/{dollars} might go a great distance towards shopping for useful Rivian merchandise like the brand new, $1,400 Journey Kitchen or an $800 at-home charger. And proper there within the FAQ part on the rewards web page is a moderately satisfying reply to the query on all people’s thoughts: Does this imply I should buy a whole Rivian utilizing reward factors?

The reply is sure, so long as it is in Rivian’s stock. In line with Rivian, you may’t use factors for “car deposits, customized car configurations, reservations, or car purchases exterior of Rivian’s R1 Store.” So that you’d need to pony up the preliminary $500 deposit for an R1 in precise U.S. foreign money. 

In principle, if you happen to already personal a Rivian and might get like 100 extra folks to purchase Rivians utilizing your code, you may get a principally free EV. However if you happen to’re that devoted to the model, I personally suppose Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe ought to ship your truck in particular person, purchase you a beer and provide you with a hearty pat on the again for good measure.

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Rivian says this system will develop over time. The 750-point reward applies to car deliveries made by the tip of this yr. After that, the quantity might change. 

This system might assist spark some gross sales throughout what’s anticipated to be a flat yr of development for the younger automaker. Rivian remains to be on a protracted street to profitability, and it is focusing on manufacturing of 57,000 autos in 2024, nearly the identical as final yr. Rivian expects gross sales to take off as soon as it will get its extra inexpensive, mass-market car, the R2, off the bottom in 2026. 

For years, Tesla relied on a enthusiastic fanbase and word-of-mouth advertising and marketing to promote its automobiles. It is had a referral program, too. In fact, it is a complete totally different EV world with tons extra competitors nowadays, however it seems that Rivian is attempting to duplicate Tesla’s secret sauce. The startup already has legions of devoted followers, so tapping into that group to advertise gross sales and earn rewards makes good sense. 

Only in the near past, Tesla revived its referral program because it experiences a rocky yr of gross sales. 

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