Recent Updates and Challenges for Electric Vehicle Brands

Rivian is on the brink of launching a new bidirectional electric vehicle charger, which will enable owners of its R1T and R1S models to power their homes directly from their vehicle's battery, as revealed by the company's senior vice president of electrical hardware, Vidya Rajagopalan This advancement has been eagerly awaited by EV enthusiasts Additionally, according to a recent J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 2024, Rivian, along with Tesla and Polestar, were highlighted as some of the lowest performers in initial vehicle quality, significantly trailing behind traditional automakers This presents a notable shift from the previous high accolades typically awarded to electric vehicle companies.