Update 2025.10 - Gen 1 upgrades and Gear Guard Enhancements

Rivian Blue · 2025-04-01T08:59:34+00:00

Ever since I got my R1S, I've noticed that the battery range estimation hasn't been the best. Driving a Tesla for the last 3 years, it never had this kind of issue. During my last trip, the driver display shows 255mi remaining. My total trip (including 2 destinations) is 160mi so I believed I should be able to make it easily with a nice cushion. But the center display showed that I would arrive at first destination with 4mi remaining, and run out before the second destination! I knew this was false so I made the drive anyway, and arrived at second destination with 50mi remaining. If I understand correctly, the driver display range is simply the total rated range multiplied by SOC. That makes sense here, since my vehicle is rated for 370mi, 255mi is 68.9%. Coming from Tesla, I expect the number shown in the center display should account for factors like elevation, wind, traffic speed, etc. It's sad that my own mental estimation is better than Rivian's.

Jaques R1S

New member

Sunday at 10:43 AM

Wanted to share a few updates with regards to the forth coming 2025.10 Rivian update. This thread contains updates for Gen 1 vehicles only and updates for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles.

For Gen 1

1. Smart Turn Signal

• Your turn signal now cancels automatically after you change lanes on the highway.

2. Go Chime

• If you’re stopped and the car in front of you drives away, you’ll get a gentle chime to let you know. It’s on by default, but you can turn it off in settings.

For Gen 1 & Gen 2

1. Gear Guard Upgrade

• Motion Cam now starts recording when it sees objects near your vehicle—not just people.

2. Smoother Ride

• Less rocking when going over speed bumps, parking lot entrances, or uneven surfaces at low speeds.

3. Music & Voice Upgrades

• Dual-streaming support for SiriusXM live sports

• Better scrolling for large Apple Music playlists

• Alexa can now launch SiriusXM channels by name or number

• Improved YouTube playback and media control.

4. System Improvements

• Faster, more responsive infotainment

• Wi-Fi auto-recovers without a reset

• Rear screen clock updates properly

• Faster level 2 charging in freezing temps

• Critical tire pressure alerts now show

• Phone key and mirror position bugs fixed

• Reduced battery drain when key is left nearby

• Seatbelt reminders are less intrusive

• Powered tonneau (v2) opens more reliably (Gen 2 only)

• More accurate range estimates for Dual Standard when parked (Gen 2)

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