How Rivian Uses Databricks to Power Smarter EVs and a Better Driver Experience

Rivian isn’t just building electric trucks and SUVs—it’s building a data-driven future for the entire EV industry. With over 100,000 Rivian vehicles on the road today, each one continuously generates massive amounts of IoT data. To make sense of it all and turn that raw information into real-world improvements, Rivian has partnered with Databricks and their Data Intelligence Platform.

This collaboration is all about making smarter decisions faster. Rivian uses Databricks to unify data across its organization—engineering, service, business teams, and more—so that everyone works off the same data and can collaborate in real time. That means faster iterations, better product development, and a more connected experience for Rivian drivers.

Some of the most exciting use cases include:

• Battery optimization to extend range and performance
• Remote diagnostics to help owners avoid unexpected service visits
• Predictive maintenance to catch issues before they become problems
• Driver-assistance improvements to make every trip smoother and safer

It’s not just about crunching numbers—it’s about giving Rivian the tools to react quickly, reduce costs, and keep improving over time. The Unity Catalog from Databricks adds another layer by ensuring secure and governed access to data across thousands of users.

Since adopting Databricks, Rivian has seen model performance and insights improve by up to 50%, scaling from a small team of users to a company-wide data culture. That speed and agility are key as Rivian prepares to bring even more vehicles and services to market, including the highly anticipated R2.

In short, this partnership is helping Rivian do what it does best: push the boundaries of sustainable, connected, and intelligent transportation.