Rivian rolls out ‘Hey Rivian’ AI assistant with full vehicle control
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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Rivian-AI-assistant.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 owners as part of its latest over-the-air software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription.</p> <p>The assistant is notable because it can actually control your vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/12/rivian-hey-rivian-ai-assistant-vehicle-control/#more-467077">more…</a>
<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Rivian-AI-assistant.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 owners as part of its latest over-the-air software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription.</p>
<p>The assistant is notable because it can actually control your vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch.</p>
<a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/12/rivian-hey-rivian-ai-assistant-vehicle-control/#more-467077">more…</a>