Rivian Software Update 2026.41
Rivian's upcoming 2026.41 software update for Gen 1 R1, Gen 2 R1 and R2 adds more road incidents to navigation, like lane closures, objects in the road, traffic lights and… · Software Update
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The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, June 1 to June 7, 2026
R2 starts showing up at Rivian Spaces ahead of deliveries, the Adventure Network crosses 1,000 chargers, NHTSA reopens the toe link issue with a much bigger scope, and Rivian Care expands into five new states.
Rivian Fixes Random Privacy Toggling in Latest R1 Hotfix
Quick heads-up for R1 owners, the 2026.15.01 (Gen 1 R1) and 2026.15.30 (Gen 2 R1) hotfix is out, and Rivian patched something…
Rivian Adventure Network Hits 1,000 Chargers Across 148 Sites
The Rivian Adventure Network has crossed 1,000 chargers across 148 sites in North America, with new openings in Independence, Missouri and Rocklin, California, and a 98% reliability score that earns it an A rating.
VION Grey R1 Roof Sunshade Review for the Ocean Coast Interior
VION just dropped a grey version of their R1 roof sunshade that matches the Ocean Coast interior on the R1T and R1S. They sent one over to test, so here is a quick look plus where to grab one with 10% off. Black is still around for the Black Mountain crowd too.
NHTSA Reopens the Rivian Toe Link Issue and Now It Covers 114,922 Vehicles
NHTSA reopened the Rivian rear toe link issue in late May, and the new investigation covers 114,922 R1T and R1S vehicles, far more than the roughly 20,000 caught up in January’s recall. An investigation is not a recall and it may close with nothing, but the jump from a few thousand serviced cars to nearly the entire modern R1 fleet is the part worth watching, especially landing weeks before R2 deliveries start.
Rivian Care Expansion Adds Five New States
Rivian Care is no longer Texas-only. The optional Assurant-backed protection program is now live in six states, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Texas, with a national rollout still on the way. Here’s what’s covered and how to get it.
Rivian R2 Buyer Reference, Every Spec That Matters Before You Order
Range, price, power, and all the stuff Rivian leaves off the comparison page. I lined up every R2 trim, every spec that actually matters before you order, and which one’s the smart buy. The twist: the longest-range R2 isn’t the priciest one.
Rivian R2 Shows Up at Rivian Space With Deliveries Days Away
Drew on X spotted an R2 sitting out in the open at the Pittsburgh Rivian Space, demo units are landing ahead of the June 9th test drives, and with a VIN ending in 581 it looks like there are well over 1,000 already configured. June’s here, which means R2 deliveries start this month.
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, May 25 to May 31, 2026
R2 ordering opens June 9th with Performance Launch Edition pricing locked in at $57,990, Performance range beats the Tesla Model Y Performance, Wassym hits the Decoder podcast, and Forest Edge interior makes a limited time return for R1.