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Rivian allows you to disable all internet connectivity

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Why This Matters

Rivian's new feature allowing users to disable all internet connectivity offers enhanced privacy control for vehicle owners, addressing concerns about data collection. However, this comes with trade-offs, as key vehicle functionalities like navigation and over-the-air updates may be limited or disabled. This development highlights the ongoing balance between privacy and connected vehicle capabilities in the automotive industry.

Key Takeaways

Can I disable all data collection from my vehicle?

Vehicle connectivity is a core feature of Rivian vehicles. If you choose to disable all vehicle connectivity, it will prevent data from leaving the vehicle, but it will also limit or disable certain functionality in the vehicle (e.g., navigation, lane keeping assistance, and over-the-air updates, which provide new features, better performance, safety enhancements, and bug fixes).

To disable all cellular connectivity of the vehicle in Canadian vehicles, use the toggle in the “Data and Privacy” screen of the vehicle’s Settings menu. For non-Canadian vehicles, you may reach out to Rivian Service to request that we disable the eSIM card in the vehicle through a service appointment. Note that disabling connectivity will have no impact on any Rivian subscriptions you may have (e.g., Connect+) -- those will need to be cancelled separately.