August 17 through August 23. Two 2026.31 confirmations landed this week, which makes it the biggest R1 software release in a long time.
RivianOS 2.0 is coming to the R1T and R1S in 2026.31, and Gen 1 is included. That was the open question. Wassym confirmed both generations make the jump in the same release. RivianOS 2.0 Coming to R1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 With 2026.31 Update.
Two days later, Waze alerts. Speed cameras and police reports in native navigation on R1 and R2, same OTA, with more data types after the first batch. The Rivian Assistant icon is also sitting in the side rail of the screenshot Wassym posted. Waze Alerts Coming to Rivian Navigation in 2026.31 Update.
If you own an R2, read this one. Rivian service is calling select owners in to inspect the DC fast charging connector to header joint and telling them to hold off on DC fast charging until the appointment. Nothing filed with NHTSA, no VIN list, no build range. The phone call is the only way to find out. Rivian Tells Some R2 Owners To Pause DC Fast Charging.
Forest Green and Coastal Cloud Signature went live on the 18th, though not for everyone at once. Some people ordered immediately, others got waitlisted. Delivery estimates running 8 to 12 weeks. Borealis still on track for September. R2 Forest Green and Coastal Cloud Orders Now Open.
Broke down all eight R2 drive modes and which trims get what. Rivian gave me a direct explanation of Conserve on R2, and it is not what R1 owners expect. No axle drop, all torque management. Rivian R2 Drive Modes Explained, All Eight and What They Do.
Uber CFO Balaji Krishnamurthy posted that RJ gave him a preview of the next Autonomy+ version, which drove Sunnyvale to Cupertino and back. Surface streets, not highway, so this points at supervised Point to Point. He also traded in for a Launch Edition R2. Uber CFO Previews Rivian Autonomy+, Buys a Launch Edition R2.
ALSO closed a $150 million Series D led by Prysm, aimed at its autonomous vehicle platform. TM-B Launch Edition bikes are shipping, Performance and Standard start this fall. ALSO Closes $150 Million Series D for Autonomous Vehicles.
Rivian and iKamper announced the Skycamp 4.0 DLX with a three person Trio size cut for the R1S and R2 roof. $5,050 without a mattress. New Rivian iKamper Rooftop Tent Fits R2 and R1S.
EV Sportline’s R2 catalog is up to eleven products. Wheels, a bolt on lift, PPF, tint, interior gear. A real aftermarket in year one almost never happens. I have several going on my own R2 and will report back on what fits. 11 Rivian R2 Accessories You Can Buy Now From EV Sportline.
No date on 2026.31 yet. Rivian usually confirms what is in an update well before saying when it ships.
And then there is my own R2. HVAC was working fine and then started blowing warm air into the cabin with no warning. Several hard reboots did nothing. When I tried turning on Pet Comfort to test it, a service needed message came up inside the HVAC screen. Rivian offered to take it in at the Miami service center, which did not work for us, so we cut the family visit short and drove back to Orlando. Dropped it off this morning and I am waiting to hear, though early signs point at the AC compressor. I will share how it goes either way. Catch you on the next Sunday Drive.
