{"id":76489,"date":"2024-09-03T17:45:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T21:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76489"},"modified":"2024-09-03T17:45:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T21:45:19","slug":"rivian-rolling-out-software-update-r1-owners-including-new-launch-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76489","title":{"rendered":"Rivian is rolling out a software update to R1 owners new and old, including a new ‘Launch Mode’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rivian has just started rolling out a robust software update that improves several features in both generations of its flagship R1S and R1T BEVs. Updates vary by model, but there are some pretty extensive improvements to the Rivian<\/a> ownership experience, including the opportunity to show off that tri-motor acceleration with a new \u201cLaunch Mode\u201d feature.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s been a few years since relatively young American automaker Rivian began deliveries of its two first BEV models \u2013 the R1T pickup and R1S SUV. As we await the arrival of Rivian\u2019s exciting new R2 and R3 models<\/a> in development, much of our focus remains on those flagship models and there\u2019s still plenty to talk about.<\/p>\n

As software-defined vehicles, one of the perks of owning an EV like a Rivian is its ability to constantly be updated over-the-air (OTA). This has become commonplace for OEMs selling EVs, but not all updates are created equal.<\/p>\n

With a focus on continuous improvement, Rivian has rolled out several previous software updates that have delivered impressive new capabilities. For example, the automaker introduced \u2018Kneel Mode\u2019<\/a> in October 2022, lowering the EV\u2019s height to enable easier entry and exit for pets and the elderly.<\/p>\n

Rivian also introduced a \u201cCamp Mode\u201d<\/a> feature in which an R1T or R1S automatically levels itself for flat, comfortable sleeping and reprogrammed its vehicles\u2019 exterior mirrors to dimly light your campsite. <\/p>\n

Other updates have included savable dash cam footage<\/a>, improved towing performance, and real-time range estimates<\/a>. Rivian is at it again with another large software update than improves the capabilities of all of its current R1T and R1S models.<\/p>\n

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Highlights of Rivian software update 2024.31<\/h2>\n

As you\u2019ll see from the links below, this is one of the more significant software updates Rivian has rolled out, and upgrade details pertain to each individual model, including first and second-generation R1 EVs. For the sake of time, we\u2019ve highlighted some of the critical updates below, but if you want to view everything in its entirety, you can do so here:<\/p>\n