Rivian deploys OS 2.0 interface and live Waze road alerts across electric vehicle lineup
Rivian is preparing an over-the-air software update that introduces its redesigned OS 2.0 graphical interface and native Waze real-time hazard alerts to all R1 and R2 passenger electric vehicles.
- 2026.31
- OS 2.0
What Happened
The upcoming software release, designated version 2026.31, extends updated graphics and real-time community road hazard warnings across the R1S SUV, R1T pickup, and R2 crossover lines.
2026.31build
Fleet-wide firmware release version
OS 2.0version
Updated user interface and graphics
The implementation integrates crowdsourced traffic telemetry and incident reports into the native navigation environment, delivering features traditionally accessed through third-party phone mirroring platforms.
The digital enhancements will deploy wirelessly to first-generation R1 hardware platforms as well as newly manufactured models across the brand's production catalogue.
Why this matters
Backporting the R2's operating system architecture to early first-generation R1 models ensures software parity across the fleet. Integrating crowdsourced mapping alerts directly into the center display strengthens Rivian's standalone infotainment ecosystem without relying on smartphone mirroring.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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