Why Some Rivian Owners Are Taking a Page From Tesla and Suing the Company

Why Some Rivian Owners Are Taking a Page From Tesla and Suing the Company

The lawsuit comes down to what Rivian allegedly promised early R1 owners and what it delivered.

Rivian Faces Class Action Over First-Generation R1 Autonomy Claims

Rivian has been sued by three vehicle owners who allege the electric vehicle maker misrepresented the future autonomous driving capabilities of its first-generation R1T trucks and R1S SUVs. The proposed class action claims those vehicles lack the hardware needed to deliver the hands-free, eyes-off driving that buyers were allegedly promised. The complaint was filed Wednesday in the US District Court for the Central District of California. Rivian…