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Rivian Plans Tesla-Style Supervised Self-Driving Launch in 2026

Executive Briefing

  • Announces supervised autonomous driving feature set for release later in 2025, CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed
  • Targets hands-free, eyes-off driving capability by 2027, escalating competition with Tesla FSD
  • Positions Rivian as a serious autonomous driving contender beyond its EV truck and SUV roots
  • Signals growing pressure on legacy automakers as EV startups accelerate self-driving development timelines