Rivian Software Update 2026.36
Rivian's 2026.36 update for R1 and R2 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. R2 owners also… · Software Update
2026.36
Rivian’s 2026.36 update for R1 and R2 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. R2 owners also get Rivian Assistant for the first time, along with Pet Cam and a programmable liftgate height.

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.

Rivian Doesn’t Need LiDAR, and Maybe Tesla Was Right All Along [U]
Rivian’s LiDAR R2 won’t reach customers until 2027, and I’m starting to think it may never matter much. The more camera-based driving improves, the more I wonder if Tesla was right all along.

Rivian Is Replacing My R2 After AC Compressor Issues
Rivian is swapping my R2 Performance Launch Edition for a new one after service found continued issues with my AC compressor that weren’t normal. Engineering wanted to use my car to learn more, and I’m working with the team to get into another R2.

Rivian Assistant Coming to R2 in October Software Update
Wassym confirmed today that Rivian Assistant is coming to R2 with the October software update. It joins Pet Cam as the second big R2 feature confirmed for the same release.

Rivian Q3 2026 Deliveries Hit Record 19,248 as R2 Ramps Up
Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026 and kept its full-year guidance at 65,000 to 70,000. Its deliveries for the year so far are already within a few hundred of its total for all of 2025.

Rivian Autonomy & AI Day Returns December 9 With Point to Point Expected
Rivian is hosting its second Autonomy & AI Day on December 9 in San Francisco. Here’s a look back at last year’s event and why point to point should take center stage.

Rivian Teen Mode and Valet Mode Coming Early 2027
Rivian is working on a Teen Mode that lets parents limit horsepower and off-road modes on specific driver profiles. It’s coming in early 2027 alongside a separate Valet Mode for the R1T, R1S, and R2.

Rivian Point-to-Point “On Track” for Year End, Says Philbin
Rivian’s point-to-point driving starts reaching early adopters at the end of this year, with the full Gen 2 R1 and R2 fleet following next year. James Philbin shared the timeline at the Evercore ADAS Forum today.

Rivian Pet Cam Coming to R2 in October Software Update
Pet Cam is coming to R2 in the next software update this October, adding a live cabin view in the Rivian app. It runs through Pet Comfort Mode, and R1 won’t be getting it.









