Last updated: May 2026Verified Rivian Owner

Independent Buyer's Guide

Every dollar off a new Rivian, in one place.

A verified R1S owner walks you through every Rivian incentive that still applies in 2026 — including the new Costco Auto Program discount ($1,000-$5,000 off), Colorado's state credit, charger rebates, and a referral code that adds 500 Rewards points and 3 months of free Adventure Network charging.

Configure with Code RICK4348389Read the buyer's guide

Verified owner · Code applies automatically · No signup required

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.

Rivian Rewards Referral

+ 3 months free charging (~$700 value)

500 ptsRead the guide

Costco Auto Program

Member-only discount on R1T and R1S

$1,000-$5,000Read the guide

Colorado EV Tax Credit

State-specific, $80K MSRP cap, 2026 amount

$750Read the guide

Federal Charger Tax Credit

30% of installation, through June 30, 2026

up to $1,000Read the guide

Xcel Energy Charger Rebate

Colorado residents, Level 2 charger

$500-$1,300Read the guide

Federal Clean Vehicle Credit

Ended Sept 30, 2025

ExpiredRead the guide

Costco Discount

Rivian joined Costco Auto Program in February 2026. $1,000-$5,000 off MSRP for members.

Learn more

Referral Code

Up to 500 Rewards points + 3 months free Adventure Network charging.

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Colorado Credits

$750 state EV credit, Xcel charger rebates, federal charger credit through June 2026.

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R1S

Adventure SUV. Up to 7 seats.

Buyer's guide for the R1S

R1T

Pickup. Kick Turn. 11,000 lb tow.

Buyer's guide for the R1T

R2

Compact SUV. Coming 2026.

R2 reservation guide

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Rivian joined the Costco Auto Program in February 2026. Costco members can save $1,000 to $5,000 off MSRP depending on the model and configuration. Executive members typically receive higher discounts than standard members — approximately $1,500 or more on common R1T and R1S configurations. See the full guide at /costco.

When you configure your new Rivian R1S, R1T, or R2 using a referral code, both you and the referrer earn rewards. Buyers receive Rivian Rewards points based on the configured trim and 3 months of complimentary Adventure Network charging. The code applies automatically at checkout — no signup, no fees, no impact on the vehicle price. Use code RICK4348389.

Delivery timelines vary by configuration and delivery location, but most R1S and R1T orders deliver within 4 to 12 weeks of order confirmation. Rivian provides updated delivery estimates in your account dashboard after you place your deposit. Quarter-end delivery slots sometimes open up if you're flexible on configuration.

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.