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Rivian Confirms No Customer Delivery Date for LiDAR and RAP1
Rivian has confirmed it has no specific customer availability dates for its next-generation LiDAR and RAP1 autonomy processor, despite earlier guidance pointing to a 2027 rollout. According to a new support page, none of the R1T, R1S, or R2 vehicles currently available to order include LiDAR or RAP1, including the R2 Performance with Launch Package. Choosing a later delivery date or purchasing the Autonomy+ package also does not guarantee the new hardware.…
- None of the R1T, R1S, or R2 orderable today includes LiDAR or RAP1.
- Rivian has no plans to retrofit LiDAR on existing vehicles; OTA cannot add sensors.
🔎 Why it matters: The support page leaves customer arrival of RAP1 and LiDAR undated, rather than confirming the 2027 guidance Chip Newcom gave. Anyone ordering an R2 or adding Autonomy+ today does not have that hardware guaranteed.
📈 Upside: LiDAR-equipped test vehicles already on the road are collecting data to improve all Rivian vehicles, according to the support page.
📉 Risk: Current R1T, R1S, and R2 owners cannot add LiDAR or RAP1 via OTA, and their features will depend on the hardware installed.
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