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Great Designs In Steel 2025 Presentations: Rivian R1 Body Structure Evolution And Repairability
I-CAR · July 17, 2025 · Rivian
Summary
This article highlights the Rivian R1 Body Structure Evolution and Repairability presentation from Great Designs In Steel (GDIS) 2025. It covers body structure changes, material differences, frame dimensional changes, and Rivian's Collision Repair Development process for creating approved repair procedures.
What to do on the job
Review the GDIS 2025 Rivian presentation to understand the evolution of R1 body structures, materials, and frame dimensions before performing structural repairs.
How to use it
Use this document to justify research time and to support the necessity of referencing the latest Rivian-specific repair procedures, as material and structural changes on the R1 platform directly impact repairability and frame dimensioning.
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