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Apple Watch Support Coming Soon to Rivian Vehicles, Confirmed by Wassym

04/19/2025
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Software
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is actively working on Apple Watch integration, according to Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who responded to a comment on X and followed up with RivianTrackr. This feature will let users lock, unlock, and send various commands to their vehicle directly from their Apple Watch—no phone required. This functionality was first teased during the Gen 2 vehicle announcement, and it’s great to see a concrete update on it. Wassym confirmed it will be available on both Gen 1 and…

Rivian Opens Yosemite Charging Outpost to All EVs Ahead of National Parks Week

Rivian has opened its Yosemite Charging Outpost to all EVs, joining 30 other Rivian Adventure Network sites already available to non-Rivian drivers. Located near the entrance to Yosemite National Park, the site offers fast charging powered by 100% renewable energy. The announcement coincides with the start of National Parks Week on April 19, when all 63 U.S. national parks offer free admission. By expanding access to its chargers, Rivian is making it easier for all EV drivers to explore the…

RJ Scaringe Talks Tariffs, Supply Chain Challenges, and Rivian’s U.S. Focus

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe appeared on The Claman Countdown to discuss how the EV maker is responding to new 25% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported vehicles and parts. While Rivian builds its vehicles in Illinois and develops key components like motors and software in-house, Scaringe acknowledged the company still relies on a global supply chain—including parts that originate from or are processed overseas. “The supply chain is complex,” Scaringe said. “We build the big pieces here, but many components…

RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 4: Kyle Conner Talks R1T, R2, and the EV Landscape Ahead

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with my good friend Kyle Conner from Out of Spec to talk all things EV. Kyle shares how he ended up with his Rivian R1T, why he considers it the best vehicle he’s ever owned, and why he’s already sending his Cybertruck back to Tesla. We also dive into his thoughts on the upcoming Rivian R2, where the EV industry is headed, and how the current political landscape could impact the…

Rivian Lands Major Fleet Deal with HelloFresh with 70 Electric Vans

Rivian just landed its first major fleet customer since opening up commercial van sales to the public earlier this year—and it’s a big one. HelloFresh, best known for its meal kits and prepared food brand Factor, has officially added 70 all-electric Rivian Commercial Vans to its delivery fleet. That shift has already led to some impressive results: over 200 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved, which Rivian says is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 300 acres of U.S. forest. The vans…