Rivian to Add 'Launch Mode' to Gen 1 Quad-Motor R1T & R1S

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Rivian’s latest software update added a ton of new features, including improvements to interior lighting for Gen 1 vehicles, enhanced Google Maps search and traffic data, location photo previews, and climate and Pet Comfort Mode improvements.

With update 2024.31, Rivian added Launch Mode support to their second-gen, Tri-Motor vehicles, including the R1S and R1T.

The first-generation Quad-Motor vehicles don’t have a Launch Mode just yet – but Rivian confirmed they’re working on it, in response to a customer request on X. The Quad Motor configs already come with a Sport Mode preset, which drops the suspension to the lowest, reduces stability controls, provides full power to the motors and warms the battery in preparation for going faster.

With a future update, Gen 1 Quad Motors will have access to Launch Mode – which will bring the maximum possible acceleration to your R1T or R1S. Launch Mode will get you going really fast, really quick.

Launch Mode is fantastic!! pic.twitter.com/BTlVMIUQaD

— RJ Scaringe (@RJScaringe) June 7, 2024

Old Launch Mode

Rivian already has an older version of Launch Mode on Gen 1 vehicles. You can hold the brake, hold the accelerator, and then release the brake – and off you go!

However, the old launch mode is much simpler and doesn’t offer the full benefits that will come with the new Launch Mode. We’re expecting that Rivian’s new Launch Mode will be even better – with proper UI support, and proper support to get the vehicle motors and batteries to the right temperatures for a perfect launch, every time. Below is a video of Rivian’s old Launch Mode on a Gen 1 R1S.

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Rivian Radio App Easter Egg – Morse Code

Rivian Wave

Have you ever played the FM radio in your Rivian and wondered why Rivian features a circular image with lines in the music player? The image features lines on the left side and lines/dots on the right. Turns out this is a little easter egg added by Rivian. The right side of the icon is actually a message encoded in Morse code.

The message is directly out of Rivian’s Company Mission. Rivian believes there’s a responsible way to explore the world, and that’s to do it in a sustainable fashion – so they design emission-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what an EV can do.

So, the message is simple.

Keep the world adventurous forever.

This is just one of several easter eggs Rivian has included in their software. Check our Easter Eggs section for other Rivian hidden features.

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Rivian's Car Wash Mode Easter Egg

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Rivian loves to have fun with their software. If you put your Rivian into ‘Car Wash Mode’ feature in the vehicle, pop open your Rivian App.

When viewing the vehicle in the app, it’ll be getting a good soak in there to match the car wash you’re getting in real life. Plus, you’ll find your R1T or R1S having a good time with a friendly little rubber ducky hanging out on the roof.

Rivian Wave

Enable Car Wash Mode

In order to see this cute little easter egg, you’ll need to enable Car Wash Mode on your Rivian. Go to Settings > Access and Security > Car Wash to turn it on. Give it a few seconds for the Rivian app to update, and you’re scrubbing away!

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