Rivian is set to enhance its electric R1T and R1S vehicles with a hands-free driving assistant by the end of the year, transitioning to a more advanced 'eyes-off' system by 2026. CEO RJ Scaringe explained in a recent roundtable that the technology will function similarly to existing Level 2 systems like Ford's Blue Cruise and GM's Super Cruise, allowing operation only on specific highways. Uncertainty surrounds compatibility with current models, while Gen 2 vehicles boast updated features and the new Rivian Autonomy Platform, possibly limiting availability for Gen 1 vehicles.
Rivian plans to launch a hands-free driving assistant for its R1T and R1S vehicles later this year, followed by an 'eyes-off' version in 2026.
CEO RJ Scaringe revealed that the hands-free system may function similarly to Ford and GM’s Level 2 assistants, limited to fully mapped highways.
It's uncertain whether existing Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles will support the new hands-free assistant, or if it will be exclusive to R2 models.
Rivian's Gen 2 vehicles feature an updated Rivian Autonomy Platform and unique capabilities, indicating potential limitations for Gen 1 vehicles.
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