Rivian Gets Into The Used EV Game With Pre-Owned Program

It’s now easier to get behind the wheel of a used Rivian than ever, thanks to the roll-out of an official pre-owned program directly from the carmaker. These pre-owned vehicles can be purchased outright, and financing is also available.

The pre-owned online shop was opened to Californian and Illinois residents on September 17 and includes several R1T and R1S models, which are displayed depending on your location. All vehicles listed through the pre-owned program have been inspected and reconditioned and will be supported by any remaining original factory warranty. Each pre-owned Rivian sold also includes a 7-day or 500-mile return policy for anyone not fully satisfied with their purchase.

Read: The 2025 Rivian R1S Hits 60 MPH As Fast As A Corvette Z06

While browsing through the website and inputting a random zip code in San Francisco, we were presented with just a single pre-owned model available locally within the next four weeks. It’s a 2023 R1S Adventure Quad Large that’s been driven just 992 miles and has a $77,880 asking price. A handful of other R1T and R1S models are available across California and Chicago.

More EVs will be added as the program grows to other states in the coming months. Speaking with Auto News, Rivian said it’s not selling extended warranties on its pre-owned models, but according to Edmunds senior analyst Ivan Drury, extended warranties may be offered at a later date as they can be very profitable for a brand.

“For consumers testing the waters on brands they’ve never had experience with, you want as many things as possible that inspire confidence, and these programs speak to that,” Drury noted. “There’s an entire segment of buyers that see no value in purchasing new cars because depreciation is already bad, let alone on an EV. A properly implemented certified pre-owned program benefits everybody except your competition.”