Rivian Care Coverage Guide for R1 and R2 Owners
Rivian Care is now available in 47 states, and Rivian just added new details on who qualifies and how existing owners get in. Here's what both plans cover, the state… · Service
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Rivian Care Coverage Guide for R1 and R2 Owners
Rivian Care is now available in 47 states, and Rivian just added new details on who qualifies and how existing owners get in. Here’s what both plans cover, the state exclusions to watch, and how the invitation process works.
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2026.36
Rivian’s 2026.36 update for Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. Gen 2 owners also get smarter Universal Hands-Free attention warnings and better cold weather climate control.
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