Rivian Software

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 done this before, and now Rivian is jumping in. The good news? More range without swapping hardware. The bad news?…

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 improves handling on loose surfaces. Sport Mode sharpens performance for street driving. Soft Sand Mode enhances traction in deep sand.…

MotorTrend has awarded the Rivian mobile app its inaugural Best Tech Award for Automaker App, recognizing its unmatched functionality, ease of use, and continuous innovation. While most automaker apps feel like afterthoughts, Rivian’s app is built with attention to detail, making it a powerful tool that enhances the ownership experience. One standout feature is widget integration, allowing users to check battery status, lock or unlock doors, and control climate settings—all from the lock screen, without even opening the app. Once inside, users…

Comma.ai just made things a lot more interesting for Rivian owners by adding support for the R1T and R1S with their open-source driver assistance system, openpilot. If you’re the type who likes pushing your truck’s tech to the next level, this might be right up your alley. For those who don’t know, Comma.ai makes a device called the comma 3X, which adds some serious smarts to your car’s driver assistance features. We’re talking lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and a smoother, more capable highway…

Rivian is finally bringing hands-free highway driving to its R1 lineup. During the Q4 2024 Shareholder Webinar, CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that Rivian’s long-awaited hands-free advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will roll out in the coming weeks for Gen 2 R1 vehicles. Rivian’s current Rivian Autonomy Platform has offered driver assistance features for some time, but it hasn’t included a true hands-free experience—until now. This new system will allow R1T and R1S drivers to take their hands off the wheel on mapped…