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… · Software
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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.
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