Rivian is providing free matte end paint safety movie on sure configurations of the R1T electrical pickup truck and R1S electrical SUV via April 30.

The XPEL Stealth movie is UV-resistant, and may self-heal from small scratches and swirl marks, based on Rivian’s web site. Paint safety movie may be made to keep up the shiny end of most painted surfaces, however Rivian opted for the satin-like matte end right here. 

Repel the weather with a easy satin look — free STEALTH™ PPF on choose configurations of R1T or R1S ordered in April. The sturdy, self-healing satin movie from @XPEL will match the brand new car restricted guarantee. Accessible on choose colours. Go to the R1 store:… pic.twitter.com/Z59OIe9T3F

— Rivian (@Rivian) April 10, 2024

Utility would not contain physique panel removing, so the movie is wrapped to the sting of surfaces the place doable, and inside 1 millimeter of edges if not. Rivian posted on X (previously Twitter) that the choice can be out there on each the R1T and R1S in April, however the automaker’s on-line configurator was solely exhibiting it out there on the R1T on the time of publication.

Paint safety movie is generally dealt with by the aftermarket, however Rivian is not the primary automaker to supply it. Ford introduced matte end movie for the Mustang in February, albeit as a $5,995 possibility on sure coupe fashions.

Rivian paint safety movie

Rivian additionally beforehand mentioned it will start transport North American Charging Normal (NACS) adapters to prospects this month, permitting its EVs to be charged at over 15,000 Tesla Supercharger stations throughout North America. That is along with roughly 16,000 public charging stations prospects have already got entry to, the corporate mentioned on the time.

Final month Rivian additionally unveiled the R2 electrical SUV and R3 and R3X sizzling hatches. The R2 is slated to be manufactured on the similar Regular, Illinois, manufacturing unit because the R1T and R1S, beginning in 2026. A manufacturing timeline and placement for the R3 and R3X hasn’t been mentioned, although.