Travis Ketchum
@travisketchum.bsky.social
Clear-eyed Rivian and EV insights so you can fall in love with the electric future. Recovering tech founder. Stay curious.
Those Black Friday emails are flying...
But could the latest 2025.38.30 bug that has screwed up Highway Assist availability be a hint at something bigger about to drop?
I expand on this and more in this weeks Rivian Recap.
Drops at 4pm PST 👇
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But could the latest 2025.38.30 bug that has screwed up Highway Assist availability be a hint at something bigger about to drop?
I expand on this and more in this weeks Rivian Recap.
Drops at 4pm PST 👇
travisketchum.com/email
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Those Black Friday emails are flying...
But could the latest 2025.38.30 bug that has screwed up Highway Assist availability be a hint at something bigger about to drop?
I expand on this and more in this weeks Rivian Recap.
Drops at 4pm PST 👇
travisketchum.com/email
But could the latest 2025.38.30 bug that has screwed up Highway Assist availability be a hint at something bigger about to drop?
I expand on this and more in this weeks Rivian Recap.
Drops at 4pm PST 👇
travisketchum.com/email
Recently I had the chance to get a first drive impression of the #LucidMotors Gravity vs our daily driven #Rivian Gen2 R1S.
There were a few surprises even in my short time behind the wheel.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/7XCxI5yZw0k
There were a few surprises even in my short time behind the wheel.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/7XCxI5yZw0k
November 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Recently I had the chance to get a first drive impression of the #LucidMotors Gravity vs our daily driven #Rivian Gen2 R1S.
There were a few surprises even in my short time behind the wheel.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/7XCxI5yZw0k
There were a few surprises even in my short time behind the wheel.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/7XCxI5yZw0k
Should you wait for the #Rivian R2 or snag a deal on a Gen2 R1S?
Don't make a mistake 👀
🍿🎥: youtu.be/Vi0k3QHKdwU
Don't make a mistake 👀
🍿🎥: youtu.be/Vi0k3QHKdwU
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Should you wait for the #Rivian R2 or snag a deal on a Gen2 R1S?
Don't make a mistake 👀
🍿🎥: youtu.be/Vi0k3QHKdwU
Don't make a mistake 👀
🍿🎥: youtu.be/Vi0k3QHKdwU
2025 has been surprising in a few key ways for me, personally.
But one of the sneakiest things this year has been how much AI has creeped into my daily workflow so pervasively.
Multiple services used in very specific ways. And all of them were a slow boil.
2026 will 🚀
But one of the sneakiest things this year has been how much AI has creeped into my daily workflow so pervasively.
Multiple services used in very specific ways. And all of them were a slow boil.
2026 will 🚀
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
2025 has been surprising in a few key ways for me, personally.
But one of the sneakiest things this year has been how much AI has creeped into my daily workflow so pervasively.
Multiple services used in very specific ways. And all of them were a slow boil.
2026 will 🚀
But one of the sneakiest things this year has been how much AI has creeped into my daily workflow so pervasively.
Multiple services used in very specific ways. And all of them were a slow boil.
2026 will 🚀
Another #Rivian Recap Newsletter scheduled to hit this afternoon.
My thoughts on the Q3 surprise, R2 Launch Edition details, and a the all-new robotics company.
Make sure you're subscribed to get your copy 👇
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My thoughts on the Q3 surprise, R2 Launch Edition details, and a the all-new robotics company.
Make sure you're subscribed to get your copy 👇
travisketchum.com/email
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Another #Rivian Recap Newsletter scheduled to hit this afternoon.
My thoughts on the Q3 surprise, R2 Launch Edition details, and a the all-new robotics company.
Make sure you're subscribed to get your copy 👇
travisketchum.com/email
My thoughts on the Q3 surprise, R2 Launch Edition details, and a the all-new robotics company.
Make sure you're subscribed to get your copy 👇
travisketchum.com/email
I’m driving a @lucidmotors.bsky.social Gravity tomorrow. What do you want to know?
November 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I’m driving a @lucidmotors.bsky.social Gravity tomorrow. What do you want to know?
Even though 5k is still a small number in the #YouTube realm, I'm still immensely humbled so many of you have joined me over these past 6 months.
Here's to many more milestones ahead! 🥂
Another edition of the #Rivian Recap Newsletter drops later today.
travisketchum.com/email
Here's to many more milestones ahead! 🥂
Another edition of the #Rivian Recap Newsletter drops later today.
travisketchum.com/email
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Even though 5k is still a small number in the #YouTube realm, I'm still immensely humbled so many of you have joined me over these past 6 months.
Here's to many more milestones ahead! 🥂
Another edition of the #Rivian Recap Newsletter drops later today.
travisketchum.com/email
Here's to many more milestones ahead! 🥂
Another edition of the #Rivian Recap Newsletter drops later today.
travisketchum.com/email
After a full year with the #Rivian R1S, one thing is abundantly clear... this is NOT the same vehicle.
My candid 1-year review 👇
🍿🎥: youtu.be/qavS6ZTgn2c
My candid 1-year review 👇
🍿🎥: youtu.be/qavS6ZTgn2c
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
After a full year with the #Rivian R1S, one thing is abundantly clear... this is NOT the same vehicle.
My candid 1-year review 👇
🍿🎥: youtu.be/qavS6ZTgn2c
My candid 1-year review 👇
🍿🎥: youtu.be/qavS6ZTgn2c
Another copy of the #Rivian Recap is hot off the presses and drops at 4pm Pacific.
Plenty of goodies from the best Rivian halloween costumes, layoffs, autonomy news and some thoughts about the new #RideAlso ebikes.
Make sure you're on the list 👇
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Plenty of goodies from the best Rivian halloween costumes, layoffs, autonomy news and some thoughts about the new #RideAlso ebikes.
Make sure you're on the list 👇
travisketchum.com/email
October 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Another copy of the #Rivian Recap is hot off the presses and drops at 4pm Pacific.
Plenty of goodies from the best Rivian halloween costumes, layoffs, autonomy news and some thoughts about the new #RideAlso ebikes.
Make sure you're on the list 👇
travisketchum.com/email
Plenty of goodies from the best Rivian halloween costumes, layoffs, autonomy news and some thoughts about the new #RideAlso ebikes.
Make sure you're on the list 👇
travisketchum.com/email
Working on the 1-year Rivian Gen2 R1S review. What questions do you want answered?
October 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Working on the 1-year Rivian Gen2 R1S review. What questions do you want answered?
Hot new #Rivian Recap newsletter coming out today.
My custom EQ settings for 2025.34, a peek at the new @rivianroamer.com Plus, and more.
Subscribe here before it drops in a few hours 👇
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My custom EQ settings for 2025.34, a peek at the new @rivianroamer.com Plus, and more.
Subscribe here before it drops in a few hours 👇
travisketchum.com/email
October 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hot new #Rivian Recap newsletter coming out today.
My custom EQ settings for 2025.34, a peek at the new @rivianroamer.com Plus, and more.
Subscribe here before it drops in a few hours 👇
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My custom EQ settings for 2025.34, a peek at the new @rivianroamer.com Plus, and more.
Subscribe here before it drops in a few hours 👇
travisketchum.com/email
September 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
2025.34 hit both cars yesterday, and I knew before I got any notification from #Rivian. All thanks to @rivianroamer.com
If you want an email to know when your car is flagged for the update, and 1-month of free driving & charging session analytics, go here:
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If you want an email to know when your car is flagged for the update, and 1-month of free driving & charging session analytics, go here:
rivianroamer.com/join?adventu...
Rivian Roamer
Search real-time Rivian R1T and R1S inventory, track software updates, and find charging stations. The ultimate Rivian ownership companion.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
2025.34 hit both cars yesterday, and I knew before I got any notification from #Rivian. All thanks to @rivianroamer.com
If you want an email to know when your car is flagged for the update, and 1-month of free driving & charging session analytics, go here:
rivianroamer.com/join?adventu...
If you want an email to know when your car is flagged for the update, and 1-month of free driving & charging session analytics, go here:
rivianroamer.com/join?adventu...
Is this the last EV1 / OG RAV4 EV plug installation in America?
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Is this the last EV1 / OG RAV4 EV plug installation in America?
A game changing battery technology could change #Rivian and #Tesla forever.
This isn't hype, in fact, it's *already* deployed in production vehicles.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/1lxVmfAX1P8
This isn't hype, in fact, it's *already* deployed in production vehicles.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/1lxVmfAX1P8
September 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A game changing battery technology could change #Rivian and #Tesla forever.
This isn't hype, in fact, it's *already* deployed in production vehicles.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/1lxVmfAX1P8
This isn't hype, in fact, it's *already* deployed in production vehicles.
🍿🎥: youtu.be/1lxVmfAX1P8
I just got back yesterday from Camp #Rivian in Joshua Tree, California.
What an awesome event, an amazing community and we even had the opportunity to get a tri-max to full send on a rally course!
🍿🎥: youtu.be/oxhTqcSV4_M
What an awesome event, an amazing community and we even had the opportunity to get a tri-max to full send on a rally course!
🍿🎥: youtu.be/oxhTqcSV4_M
This Tri-Max Rivian R1T goes full send in Joshua Tree, CA
YouTube video by Travis Ketchum
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I just got back yesterday from Camp #Rivian in Joshua Tree, California.
What an awesome event, an amazing community and we even had the opportunity to get a tri-max to full send on a rally course!
🍿🎥: youtu.be/oxhTqcSV4_M
What an awesome event, an amazing community and we even had the opportunity to get a tri-max to full send on a rally course!
🍿🎥: youtu.be/oxhTqcSV4_M
The price of democracy is apparently $38.36 (Cambridge Analytica settlement).
September 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The price of democracy is apparently $38.36 (Cambridge Analytica settlement).
Pretty sure we crushed the overland navigation challenge yesterday.
Only mistake was being too fast for the opening times on the last two check points. 💨
Only mistake was being too fast for the opening times on the last two check points. 💨
September 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Pretty sure we crushed the overland navigation challenge yesterday.
Only mistake was being too fast for the opening times on the last two check points. 💨
Only mistake was being too fast for the opening times on the last two check points. 💨
The #Rivian R2 has a big upgrade NO ONE is talking about.
Can it really be half the price and twice as good?
🍿🎥: youtu.be/nOXGZXo0W24
Can it really be half the price and twice as good?
🍿🎥: youtu.be/nOXGZXo0W24
September 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The #Rivian R2 has a big upgrade NO ONE is talking about.
Can it really be half the price and twice as good?
🍿🎥: youtu.be/nOXGZXo0W24
Can it really be half the price and twice as good?
🍿🎥: youtu.be/nOXGZXo0W24
I’ve been working on restoring a wood boat we picked up years ago that had been neglected (by us). It’s amazing how much fresh paint and varnish can spruce things up. We need to get it + sails on the water soon.
August 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I’ve been working on restoring a wood boat we picked up years ago that had been neglected (by us). It’s amazing how much fresh paint and varnish can spruce things up. We need to get it + sails on the water soon.
August 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM