Rivian R1S

Stay up to date on the Rivian R1S, the all-electric SUV built for adventure. From new features and software updates to real-world performance and industry news, this category covers everything R1S. Check back for the latest on Rivian’s flagship SUV.

Apple Watch Support Coming to Rivian Vehicles

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

04/19/2025
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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 Now Offering an Extra $3,000 for Any Tesla Trade-In This April

Rivian just sweetened the deal for Tesla owners looking to make the switch. As part of their April “Electric Refresh Offer,” Rivian is now giving an additional $3,000 bonus on top of any trade-in value specifically for Tesla vehicles. This bonus is exclusive to April and stacks on top of Rivian’s already solid incentives. For example, if Rivian was originally offering you $43,000 for your Model Y, you’d now walk away with $46,000 instead. The bonus applies to any Tesla model — Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, even…

Rivian’s James Philbin Confirms Unmapped Roads Coming to Gen 2 Vehicles Later This Year

04/02/2025
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Jose Castillo

In RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 2, I sat down with James Philbin, Rivian’s VP of Autonomy and AI, to talk about Rivian’s approach to autonomy, AI, and what’s coming next. Recently, Rivian introduced Enhanced Highway Assist in their 2025.06 software update. This feature allows for hands-free driving on over 130,000 miles of mapped highways across the U.S. and Canada, utilizing Driver Attention Detection to ensure the driver remains attentive to the road. During our conversation, James shared an exclusive update: support for unmapped roads is…

Rivian’s New April Lease Offer Gives You $10,500 to Trade In Any Vehicle

Rivian just rolled out a new leasing incentive for April, and it’s a solid follow-up to last month’s wildly popular All-Electric Upgrade Offer. This time around, it’s called the Electric Refresh Offer, and it’s aimed at getting even more people behind the wheel of an R1T or R1S — with a little extra cash in your pocket if you’ve got a vehicle to trade in. Here’s how it works: If you lease a new R1T or R1S and trade in any…

Rivian Expands Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales to Idaho and Missouri

Rivian just expanded its online pre-owned vehicle shop to include Idaho and Missouri, giving more customers a chance to snag a used R1T or R1S directly from the company. These two new additions join a growing list of states where Rivian sells certified pre-owned vehicles: Utah, Virginia, Oregon, Florida, Colorado, Arizona, California, Illinois, and Nevada. Every pre-owned Rivian goes through a thorough 132-point inspection before hitting the site, ensuring it meets the brand’s standards. These vehicles have been previously owned,…