Rivian App Update 2.20.0 Adds New Controls and Performance Upgrade

Rivian Mobile App

Rivian’s latest app update (2.20.0) brings some handy new features—but you’ll need vehicle software 2025.06 to use most of them. Now, you can open the charge port with a tap, track a loved one’s trip destination and ETA, and manage your tires in the app, including tracking mileage and setting rotation reminders. Charge limit presets also make a return. For…

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Rivian’s “Go Chime” Feature Coming in 2025.06 Update, Gen 1 Support Confirmed for the Future

Gen 2 R1S Driving Around Town

Rivian’s upcoming 2025.06 over-the-air update is bringing a small but useful new feature called Go Chime. If you’ve ever been at a stoplight, zoned out for a second (maybe on your phone), and didn’t realize the car in front of you had already moved, this feature has your back. When you’re stopped, Go Chime will give you an alert when the vehicle ahead…

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Rivian Confirms Paid Battery Unlocks Are Coming Later This Year

Rivian Factory Normal, IL Battery Pack

Rivian is finally letting owners unlock more range—if they’re willing to pay for it. Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s SVP of Software, confirmed today that Large+ battery packs (which are really just software-locked Max packs) will get a paid upgrade option later this year. This likely means Standard+ owners (who actually have a locked Large pack) will get the same opportunity. Tesla’s…

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Rivian’s 2025.06 Update Will Let R1 Owners Unlock Dual-Motor Performance Upgrade

Dual-Performance Upgrade

Rivian is rolling out a big update for R1 Dual-Motor owners in the 2025.06 OTA. You’ll soon be able to upgrade to Dual-Motor Performance directly from your center screen. No service center visit required, just an over-the-air software unlock. This upgrade boosts 0-60 mph to 3.4 seconds. Horsepower jumps to 665 hp, and torque increases to 829 lb-ft. It also adds three new drive modes. Rally Mode…

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