Stories

New Software: Bringing RivianOS 2 to the R1 Lineup

One unified software platform powering our AI-defined vehicle lineup.

R2 Autonomy+ Roadmap

What’s here, what’s close, and what’s coming

Introducing the 2027 R1S and R1T

Rivian’s flagship refined for the way you live with new features, new trims and more standard capability

10 things to know about EV road trips

Rivian's guide for going the distance

Built to Evolve: Inside R2’s Transformational Technology

Meet the next-gen innovation powering R2

Wassym Bensaid Hosts R2 Software Reddit AMA

R2 software and more, demystified

New Software: Introducing Rivian Assistant and Rivian Unified Intelligence

Unlock hands-free utility with Connect+

The Journey, Reimagined: Life with Autonomy+

How Rivian’s Autonomy Suite is Changing the Way We Move

New Software: More Power, More Utility

A Guide to Winter Performance

Let it snow

New Software: Rivian Apple Watch app

An all-new app for your Apple Watch with customizable quick controls

New Software: Elevating Your Experience

Expanded Autonomy, Drive Styles, Digital Key and new features for Quad-Motor

New Software: Rivian Digital Key

Our new Gen 2 car key makes accessing your vehicle easier than ever

Rivian Autonomy & AI Day

Holiday Travel Made Easy with Rivian

More charging options than ever and software that takes the guesswork out of roadtripping

Hitting the Road with Halloween Mode

An electric roadtrip with Rivian's spooky swamp-themed software

An Update to Gen 2 Cameras

A new capability from a recent OTA optimizes your vehicle’s ADAS performance over time—and reduces camera-related service center visits

New Software: Enter Rivian’s Spooky Swamp

Car Costumes return with a swampy twist

New Software: Charging and Autonomy Updates

A smarter and more cost-effective way to charge, plus improvements to our autonomy system for a more comfortable, confident ride in more places

Introducing Rivian Navigation with Google Maps

Providing the best of both worlds for our drivers

New Software: A Refreshed Energy App and Charging Experience

Plus Multi-factor Drive and smarter autonomy visualizations

Tire Swaps and Monitoring, Made Simple

Explore how new wheel and tire sets and software updates can optimize performance

Introducing Rivian Mobile App 3.0

The Rivian app has a new, fresh design and future-ready architecture

New Software: A Smoother Ride at Low Speeds

Software update 2025.10 brings enhancements to the suspension system for a more comfortable low speed ride over rough terrain

New Software: Unlocking More Capability in R1

Enhanced Highway Assist, performance upgrade and more show the power and versatility of a Rivian OTA

The Road Ahead: Autonomy at Rivian

Our capabilities continue to expand, starting with Enhanced Highway Assist

New Software

Version 2024.51

New Software: Google Cast, YouTube, and More

Plus a dash of magic for your holiday travel

New Software: Let’s Get Spooky

New car costumes and more, just in time for Halloween

Building Security into Every Vehicle

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month and all year-round

New Software: Gear Guard Live Cam

Plus new dynamic headlights, tri-zone climate and more

New Software: Streaming and Connectivity

Access to all your favorites wherever you go with Connect+

New Software: Google Cast & YouTube

Introducing video streaming to Rivian vehicles

Peace of Mind, One Software Update at a Time

Sitting down with Rivian Software chief Wassym Bensaid

New Software: More Reliable Charging

Introducing Charger Reliability Scores

Announcing Supercharger Network Access

Adding access to over 15,000 fast chargers across North America

New Software: Towing and Drive Modes

Improving end-to-end performance through software

New Software: Mobile App 2.0

The next evolution of our mobile app is here

WASSYM BENSAID GIVES KEYNOTE TALK AT DATA+AI SUMMIT

⚡️ San Francisco, CA ⚡️

New Software: Trip Planning

Our latest update helps you plan epic adventures

RIVIAN ACQUIRES ROUTE PLANNER ABRP ON PATH TOWARD OPEN EV ECOSYSTEM

⚡️ Irvine, CA ⚡️

Supercharger Access Is Here

Rivian signs agreement with Tesla to expand charging access

New Software: Road Cam

Your 360° vehicle cameras are now rolling as you do

WASSYM BENSAID CONDUCTS LIVE SOFTWARE Q&A

⚡️ Palo Alto, CA ⚡️

Q&A W/ WASSYM BENSAID, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SOFTWARE

⚡️ Palo Alto, CA ⚡️

Software Spotlight

Version 2023.06.02

Software Spotlight

Version 2023.02.03

New Software: Snow Mode

Adding control and comfort in snow, slush and ice

New Software: Roomy Entry and Exit

A fitting addition to the R1 feature list

New Software: Kneel Mode

The lowdown on a convenient new way to access your Rivian

New Software: Camp Mode

Level up your R1 camping experience

New Software: Pet Comfort

A new creature feature for the R1T and R1S

New Software: Soft Sand Mode

Digging in on the Newest Rivian Drive Mode

The Never-Ending Road Trip

Continuous innovation leads to a better experience

Technology with Headroom

Rivian vehicles are designed to enhance and evolve over time

Drive Modes

Ride along, off-road and on