When will the new Rivian AI assistant be available?

The Rivian AI assistant is scheduled to begin rolling out in early 2026.

Can Rivian's new AI assistant read and send texts?

Yes, the Rivian Assistant can read and respond to text messages from both iOS and Android devices.

What can the Rivian AI Assistant do besides texting?

It can manage your calendar, provide navigation, adjust vehicle settings, and assist with predictive maintenance.

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Rivian's AI Assistant: Your Car Now Understands You

13 Dec

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Summary

New AI assistant will read/respond to texts from iOS and Android.
Rollout begins early 2026, works on all Rivian vehicles.
AI manages calendar, navigation, and vehicle settings hands-free.

Rivian's AI Assistant: Your Car Now Understands You

Rivian is introducing a new AI assistant designed to enhance the in-car experience for its drivers, addressing a common demand for features similar to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This intelligent system, built on multiple large language models, will enable users to send and receive text messages from both iOS and Android devices directly through voice commands. The assistant is set to begin its rollout in early 2026 and will be compatible with all Rivian vehicles, regardless of their operating system generation.

The Rivian Assistant demonstrates impressive capabilities beyond basic communication. In live demonstrations, it successfully managed Google Calendar entries, including rescheduling appointments, and navigated to upcoming meetings. It also showed integration with the vehicle's systems, such as adjusting driving modes for battery efficiency and controlling features like seat warmers, offering a more comprehensive and hands-free interface than previously available.