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RivianOS 2.0 Comes to the R1 in the 2026.31 Update

Rivian is rolling out the RivianOS 2 software via the 2026.31 update for the R1 lineup. This major update brings RivianOS 2 to older R1 trucks and SUVs. The new software unifies the user experience across both the R1 and R2 vehicle lines, making the older R1 models look and feel more like the newer R2. Owners of existing R1 vehicles can expect a refreshed interface and software consistency across Rivian product tiers following this rollout.

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  • ✓ Rivian is releasing RivianOS 2 to the R1 lineup through the 2026.31 update.
  • ✓ The new operating system unifies software across the R1 and R2 vehicle lines.
  • ✓ Older Rivian R1 trucks and SUVs are receiving the RivianOS 2 software.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Rivian updated its software lineup by deploying RivianOS 2 to older R1 SUVs and trucks through the 2026.31 update.

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  1. Rivian Rolls Out RivianOS 2 in the 2026.31 Update

    Rivian is rolling out the RivianOS 2 software via the 2026.31 update for the R1 lineup. This major update brings RivianOS 2 to older R1 trucks and SUVs. The new software unifies the user experience across both the R1 and R2 vehicle lines, making the older R1 models look and feel more like the newer R2. Owners of existing R1 vehicles can expect a refreshed interface and software consistency across Rivian product tiers following this rollout.

    Why it matters

    Software updates are vital for modern electric vehicle manufacturers seeking to keep legacy fleets competitive without hardware overhauls. By bringing the new operating system to older R1 SUVs and trucks, Rivian aligns its software ecosystem across multiple generations of vehicles. This strategy reduces development fragmentation and provides existing customers with modern interface features seen in upcoming models.

    What is confirmed

    • Rivian is releasing RivianOS 2 to the R1 lineup through the 2026.31 update.
    • The new operating system unifies software across the R1 and R2 vehicle lines.
    • Older Rivian R1 trucks and SUVs are receiving the RivianOS 2 software.

    What to watch next

    • User reports on feature performance following the 2026.31 update installation
    • Additional rollout schedules for specific R1 vehicle variants
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. RivianTrackr — RivianOS 2.0 Comes to the R1 in the 2026.31 Update
    2. caranddriver.com — Time to Update: RivianOS 2 Makes the R1 Look and Feel More Like an R2
    3. Rivian — New Software: Bringing RivianOS 2 to the R1 Lineup
    4. Autoblog — Older Rivian R1 SUVs And Trucks Will Get RivianOS 2
    5. electrek.co — Rivian rolls out RivianOS 2, unifying software across R1 and R2
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