Rivian today announced a new software update 2023.10.01 for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles. Highlights include a new TuneIn Premium trial, but also the ability to find Tesla Supercharger locations with Magic Docks, that allow Rivian vehicles to charge at.
You can also now drop and open/close the tailgate with the Rivian mobile app for both R1T and R1S.
Check out some of the highlights in a video from Rivian below:
In our latest software update:
⚡ Mobile app now drops R1T tailgate & open/closes R1S liftgate. ⚡ Enhancements to controls for Hotspot & external sounds ⚡ Third-row fan controls in R1S ⚡ More seamless charging experience
Check out the R1T and R1S 2023.10.01 release notes below:
New TuneIn Premium Trial
Exclusive 365-day TuneIn® Premium trial for Rivian customers
Access includes:
Every MLB and NHL game live (no blackouts)
Nonstop, commercial-free news coverage
Fewer ads on 100,000 radio stations
Note: Access to TuneIn Premium channels may be lost without activating the trial or having a Premium account.
Tesla Supercharger Network in Navigation Charger Filters
Select Tesla Supercharger locations with a Magic Dock shown in Navigation app’s charger filters
Magic Dock allows Rivian charging at select Tesla Supercharger locations
Locations are also visible in Rivian mobile app version 1.12 or later
Download the Tesla app to charge at a Tesla Supercharger
Plug and Charge
Vehicle Plug and Charge functionality enabled for Rivian Adventure Network and Waypoints Chargers
Seamless charging experience
Note: Feature introduced on a rolling basis.
Additional Improvements
Highway Assist improvements
Reduced frequency of hands-on warnings in stop-and-go traffic
Mobile app version 1.12 and later allows tailgate release
Improved range loss when phone key is near vehicle for extended periods
Improved phone key and key fob proximity unlocking consistency
Toggle exterior lock sound on and off
Key fob battery level indicator (medium or low) in Settings
Hotspot improvements
Toggle hotspot on and off, open hotspot settings
Fixed issue with quick hotspot toggling
Media fixes and improvements
Scroll through Favorites using steering wheel controls
Fixed TIDAL crash during text search
Fixed incorrect Bluetooth media player play/pause state
Fixed radio resumption issue
Charge port door no longer automatically closes after 30 seconds; closes when driving or manually
Fixed various issues related to notifications, lane centering, and 12-volt battery drain
After you remove the charging cable, the charge port door no longer automatically closes after 30 seconds. The charge port door closes automatically when you drive the vehicle. You can also manually close it from the center display or using the sensor on the charge port door.
Fixed an issue where an erroneous notification was shown when attempting to use Adaptive Cruise Control while stability control was disabled in vehicle settings. Fixed a rare issue that caused inconsistent lane centering when Highway Assist was active,
Fixed an occasional issue where you would see an unrelated notification when switching between day and night
mode
Fixed a very rare issue that caused an internal loss of communication when turning on a vehicle, which drained the 12 V batteries.
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