Last updated: November 2026Verified Rivian Owner

Independent Buyer's Guide

Every dollar off a new Rivian, in one place.

A verified R1S owner walks you through the federal tax credit, state incentives, the Costco Auto Program, and a referral code that adds up to 500 Rewards points and 3 months of free Adventure Network charging.

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How buyers save thousands off a new Rivian.

Every program below stacks. Most buyers leave money on the table because no one explains how they fit together.

Federal Clean Vehicle Credit

Primarily via lease pathway

Colorado EV Tax Credit

State-specific, varies by location

Costco Auto Program

Costco membership required

Manufacturer Incentives

Timing-dependent offers

Rivian Rewards Referral

+ 3 months free charging

R1S

Adventure SUV. Up to 7 seats.

Buyer's guide for the R1S

R1T

Pickup. Tank turn. 11,000 lb tow.

Buyer's guide for the R1T

R2

Compact SUV. Coming 2026.

R2 reservation guide

Frequently asked questions

Why this site exists

I'm Rick from Morrison, Colorado. I've been driving my R1S Dual-Motor in LA Silver since 2026. When I was researching my purchase, I found information scattered across forums, Reddit threads, and outdated blog posts. I built this guide to put everything in one place — federal credits, state incentives, the Costco program, and the referral system. I share my code because Rivian rewards both of us when you use it — same way you get yours.