Software Update 2023.50 -- Scheduled battery preconditioning & other useful improvements!

[jerseyff]

ElectraFi spotted a new OTA installed on a 2022 R1T Quad in California! Here are the details...

Source: Rivian Tracker
Source: electraFi

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Software Version 2023.50
Scheduled Drive
You can now create schedules in the new Climate Schedule panel in the center display (or in the Rivian mobile app version 2.5.1 or higher) to precondition the vehicle cabin and the high-voltage battery before planned drives. For example, in cold climates, you can schedule your vehicle to warm up before an anticipated departure time. Go to Fan > Schedule in the center display to create as many schedules as you need–ones for different days of the week or even multiple schedules for the same day.

• Set the desired days and times of departure, cabin temperature, seat heat or vent, and steering wheel heat.
• If you have Time-of-Use program with your utility company, you can opt to draw power directly from the grid outside of the set Charge Schedule (only if the vehicle is plugged into a charger).

Additionally, for consistent drive performance, you can now keep your vehicle plugged in to maintain optimal battery pack condition without impacting range.

NOTE
Keeping the vehicle plugged in outside of the Charge Schedule could potentially incur unexpected utility costs, such as on-peak charges. Check with your utility company to understand the pricing model for your charging location.

Regenerative Brake Assist
The new Regenerative Brake Assist feature improved deceleration performance in cold climates, on long downhills, and in vehicle high states of charge by blending more consistently and seamlessly with standard braking. To disable this feature, go to Settings > Driver+ > Regen Brake Assist.

Automatic Wiper Sensitivity Control
We added the ability to select from three automatic wiper sensitivity levels to suit your preference. Use Auto mode to access these settings.

• When you toggle the wiper switch down to Auto, it changes to the highest sensitivity level.
• Toggle the switch down again in Auto mode to decrease the sensitivity, and then up to increase it.

Instead of toggling, you can also hold the wiper switch up to jump to Storm, or hold the wiper switch down to jump to Auto. When you jump down to Auto, it recalls your previously selected sensitivity setting.

Improved Auto-Hold Performance For Snow Mode
Improved the consistency and the performance of auto-hold in snow and grade conditions.

Additional Improvements

• Improved vehicle maneuverability at low speeds.
• Improved throttle control when in Reverse.
• Redesigned the in-vehicle Owner’s Guide to improve navigation and searchability.
• Fixed a Navigation issue in trip overview mode that prevented zooming and following when traveling from the current location to a destination.
• Fixed a Navigation issue that caused the map orientation to change when you switched between apps.
• Fixed an issue that caused the keyboard to disappear when you typed in a Wi-Fi password.
• Fixed an issue that caused Bluetooth media to shut off after a vehicle software update and during sleep and wake cycles.

If you have questions about installing a new update on your Rivian vehicle, make sure to visit our FAQ page.

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[Bimmer100]

Yes!!!!!!! Finally a scheduled preconditioning!!! This is huge!!!
our bmw i4’s are amazing having had this feature since day one and hard to have an EV without this. I’m really excited to get this update when it’s pushed to our R1T!
One step closer! Thanks Rivian.

 

[DTown3011]

***Scheduled battery preconditioning.*** THANK YOU THANK YOU!

AND the ability to draw power from the wall instead of from the battery. Christmas came early!

 

[mpw81]

Not that I'm in a rush to install a software update <24 hours before a 900 mile road trip starting tomorrow.... but this would have been really handy for me. Still very excited and continually impressed with the consistent OTA updates.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

This is a big one on a lot of people's list. Glad to see such a useful update.

 

[MountainBikeDude]

Wiper auto sensitivity adjustment is a huge one for me in Vancouver. While the auto has been great, there are times where it needs to clear the windshield and doesn't engage. Typically it's in misty conditions.

I did notice today off-roading that they were engaging more frequently on the 0.46 build so they seem to be making constant subtle tweaks.

 

[Zoidz]

Nice Christmas present from Rivian!

And this - blended braking. We knew that the Bosch system Rivian uses had this capability (in theory) - finally!

Regenerative Brake Assist
The new Regenerative Brake Assist feature improved deceleration performance in cold climates, on long downhills, and in vehicle high states of charge by blending more consistently and seamlessly with standard braking. To disable this feature, go to Settings > Driver+ > Regen Brake Assist.

 

[Redline]

Excellent update!

 

[cohall]

Additional Improvements

• Improved vehicle maneuverability at low speeds.

Can't believe everyone's glossing over the fact that Tank Turn is finally here.

 

[BeanEW]

NICE updates!!!

 

[godfodder0901]

Can't believe everyone's glossing over the fact that Tank Turn is finally here.

Seriously, though... What could this really mean? It's not like they can add 4-wheel steering OTA...

 

[dixosw]

Rivian software team just keep delivering impressive updates and new features. Great job guys. And thanks for the detailed release notes.

 

[jebinc]

***Scheduled battery preconditioning.*** THANK YOU THANK YOU!

AND the ability to draw power from the wall instead of from the battery. Christmas came early!

If we get the update before xmas...

 

[cohall]

Seriously, though... What could this really mean? It's not like they can add 4-wheel steering OTA...

Great question. Given it's buried in the last section, can't imagine it's too significant. Maybe some slight adjustment to low-speed torque vectoring? I don't even know if that's possible.

 

[Zoidz]

Seriously, though... What could this really mean? It's not like they can add 4-wheel steering OTA...

I've noticed sometimes at low speed and full lock turn the wheels seem like they may not be optimally synchronized and one is pulling a bit harder, creating a slight "lurching" sensation. If you have accidentally had an ICE with true 4WD (not AWD) engaged on pavement and turned tight, you know what i mean.

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