05/13/2026
The EV experience keeps getting smarter. 🚗⚡
Rivian just rolled out its new AI-powered voice assistant "Rivian Assistant" to Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners on Connect+. Built on Rivian's in-house platform called Rivian Unified Intelligence, it goes well beyond standard voice commands.
We're talking hands-free vehicle control, agentic multi-step task chaining (think: check your calendar, find a coffee stop en route, and text your ETA all from one ask), and deep integration with vehicle-native systems like drive modes, air suspension, and climate.
What's interesting from an industry standpoint: Rivian built this entirely in-house rather than partnering with a third-party AI provider like most automakers have done. It's a vertical integration play and it signals where the broader EV ecosystem is heading.
At Premier EV Chargers, we see this as part of the same story: EVs are evolving into sophisticated, connected platforms and the infrastructure supporting them needs to keep pace. Reliable, smart charging solutions aren't just a convenience anymore. They're the backbone of the EV experience.
Curious to see how agentic AI continues to shape the way people interact with their vehicles.
📖 Full article from The EV Report attached.
Rivian has launched Rivian Assistant, an AI voice system for Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners on Connect+, built on a new in-house AI platform called Rivian Unified Intelligence.