At Tech Brew’s Power Shift event in NYC, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid shared two big updates that aim to make EV ownership even smoother for Rivian drivers: deeper integration with the IONNA charging network and the launch of a smart home charging program later this summer. Let’s start with IONNA. While it was initially reported that Rivian would…
Rivian is set to enhance vehicle security and convenience by introducing two significant features: multi-factor driving authentication, commonly known as “PIN to Drive,” and support for CCC Digital Keys. These updates were recently confirmed by Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, in a post on X. The “PIN to Drive” feature will require drivers to input a personal identification number…
Volkswagen’s big software overhaul is moving forward, and Rivian is leading the charge. At the heart of this project is Wassym Bensaid (we love you), Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, who’s spearheading the development of a unified software system for all Volkswagen brands—from budget hatchbacks to luxury SUVs. Volkswagen’s own software team, Cariad, couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of…
In this video, I break down everything coming in Rivian’s 2025.14 software update. From the new Spotify DJ feature to long-awaited driver assistance improvements for Gen 1 vehicles, this update focuses on polish and quality-of-life upgrades. I’ll walk through what’s new, what’s fixed, and which features are Gen 1 vs Gen 2. Read full release notes
The 2025.14 update is still in internal testing but should begin rolling out in the coming weeks. It’s a refinement-heavy release with a few new features and some long-requested fixes—especially for Gen 1 owners catching up on functionality already standard on Gen 2. Here’s what’s expected: For Gen 1 For Gen 1 & Gen 2 No big Gen 2 exclusives…
