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Rivian buyer guides and incentive analysis, written by a verified R1S owner in Morrison, Colorado and updated when the programs actually change — not on a content calendar.
Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y: The Real 2026 Comparison
The R2 is delivering and the Model Y is in its 7th model year. Most Rivian-friendly comparisons credit the R2 with incentives it doesn't actually get — here's the honest head-to-head, including why the two programs where Rivian beats Tesla don't reach the R2 yet.
May 2026 · Updated August 2026 · 12 min read
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How to Get the Costco Rivian Discount in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Rivian joined the Costco Auto Program in February 2026. Members save $1,000–$5,000 on R1T and R1S, with no price cap — which matters more than ever now that two federal credits have expired and Colorado's $750 excludes every R1S.
May 2026 · Updated August 2026 · 10 min read
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Start with the guides
The blog covers specific questions. The guides below are the maintained reference material, and they're where most of the detail lives.
Costco Auto Program
The largest remaining incentive, with no price cap.
Read guideColorado Incentives
The $80,000 cap and which trims clear it.
Read guideFederal Tax Credit
What expired, when, and the one deduction that didn't.
Read guideSection 179 Write-Off
Business use over 50%? This beats everything else.
Read guideReady to configure?
Code RICK4348389 earns $100–$500 in Rivian Rewards points depending on your configuration, plus 3 months of complimentary Adventure Network charging on an R1S or R1T. It has to be attached before you submit your order.