Neighbors and Spectrum Center guests are flocking to the new Rivian space, which opened at the center this spring. Anyone curious about the Irvine-based electric vehicle brand is welcome to stop by to get a closer look at accessories, colors, interiors, tires and merchandise.
Rivian is looking to extend its roots in Irvine and chose Spectrum Center as the perfect place because of its central location and convenience. Opportunities for test drives are plentiful, available every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There’s a “living room” where kids can color or do puzzles, plus high-speed Wi-Fi is available.
Irvine resident Derek Bassett visited the space on opening night with his children Olivia, 8, and Grayson, 6. “We just came down to check this out and see what’s going on,” Bassett says. “I love the Rivian brand.”
For those looking for a taste of the brand without committing to a vehicle yet, merchandise includes mugs with the message “Keep Irvine adventurous forever,” festival blankets, water bottles, hats, T-shirts, patches, pins and even plushies of Gear Guard, the unofficial mascot that represents the built-in security system on Rivian vehicles.
“We are happy to be here,” says Bejan Hejazi, manager of the Irvine showroom. “These are spaces to just hang out, talk about Rivian or do some work. A big part of Rivian is coming together and being part of the community.”
