Permanent AWD Option Coming Soon for Rivian Dual Motor Owners

R1 Dual Standard

Rivian’s Dual Motor R1 uses a rear motor clutch system that disconnects the rear motor during cruising to improve efficiency—defaulting to FWD at medium to high speeds unless extra traction or power is needed. Until now, drivers haven’t had manual control over this behavior in All-Purpose mode, which can lead to a slight power delay and noticeable NVH (a clunk, especially on Gen 1 units) when the rear…

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Rivian Adds Rally Mode to Dual-Motor All-Terrain in Update 2025.06

Rivian Rally Drive Mode

Rivian’s 2025.06 software update rolled out last week, but here’s a game-changing detail that just surfaced—Rally Mode is now available at no extra cost for Dual-Motor with the All-Terrain Package owners. Previously reserved for Performance Dual-Motor, Tri-Motor, and Quad-Motor setups, this mode boosts off-road capability with a rear-biased power delivery and looser stability controls, making dirt and gravel driving even more fun. If…

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Rivian Shares Which Dual-Motor Models Are Eligible for the $5,000 Performance Upgrade

R1T Sport Drive Mode

Rivian has shared more details on its latest Performance Upgrade for Dual-Motor owners, available as a simple software upgrade for $5,000. If you own a Dual Standard+, Dual Large, Dual Large+, or Dual Max Rivian, you can purchase this upgrade 60 days after delivery, unlocking extra power, faster acceleration, and three new drive modes—Rally, Sport, and Soft Sand. However, it’s important to note that the Dual Standard model…

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Video – Rivian’s 2025.06 Software Update

Jose testing out Enhanced Highway Assist

Rivian just dropped software update 2025.06, and it’s packed with some awesome upgrades! In this video, I walk through all the major changes, from auto-tilting side mirrors to a performance boost for dual-motor models and the highly requested wheel and tire swap feature. Plus, I test out the new Go Chime and take the Enhanced Highway Assist for a real-world spin. ⚡ Subscribe to RivianTrackr for the latest Rivian news,…

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