Rivian Update 2026.03 Cold Snap: The Apple Watch App is FINALLY Here! (Every R1 Just Got Faster)

Описание: Rivian has officially released Update 2026.03 (codenamed "Cold Snap"), and it’s a game-changer for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners. From the long-awaited Apple Watch App to a significant Performance Boost for Dual-Motor owners, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to get the most out of your R1T or R1S.

We also dive into the Unreal Engine 5.5 UI upgrade and new Winter Range transparency features that help you manage your battery during the coldest months.

In this video:

The New Apple Watch App: How to use passive entry on Gen 2 and the "Crown Trick" for climate control.

Sport Mode for Everyone: How all Dual-Motor variants just got a major throttle and AWD upgrade.

Launch Mode & 0-60 Testing: Watch us put the Gen 1 Quad to the test with the new dedicated Launch Mode. Battery state of charge was 65-68% and warm.

Cold Weather Tech: Understanding the new "Blue Shading" on your battery and Energy App.

Kneel Mode & Ride Height: New manual controls and smoother animations.

Are you an R1 owner? Let me know in the comments what your favorite feature of this update is!

Gear featured in this video:
To get the most out of the new software, I recommend the Apple Watch Ultra 3 https://amzn.to/46MV61u It’s the best way to utilize the new Passive Entry and remote climate controls without needing your phone.

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[00:00:00] Intro to Update 2026.03 "Cold Snap"
Jeff introduces the new firmware and explains that it provides a rare set of improvements for both original Gen 1 and newer Gen 2 R1 owners.

[00:00:32] The Long-Awaited Apple Watch App
A deep dive into the new watch interface. On Gen 2, it supports passive entry, while Gen 1 owners can use the app to unlock the car and drive without a phone. Jeff also demonstrates the "Crown Trick," using the Digital Crown to scroll through climate and Gear Guard controls.

[00:01:03] Sport Mode & Launch Mode Upgrades
Big news for Dual-Motor owners: Sport Mode is now available across all variants. Additionally, Gen 1 Quad-Motor owners finally receive a dedicated Launch Mode.

[00:01:39] 0-60 Performance Test (3.19 Seconds!)
Jeff puts the new Launch Mode to the test on his Quad-Motor R1T, clocking a blistering 3.19-second 0-60 mph sprint.

[00:01:44] Unreal Engine & Driver Display Updates
The driver display has been refreshed with a newer version of the Unreal Engine, allowing for significantly more detail and smoother rendering of surrounding traffic while driving.

[00:01:50] Cold Weather & Energy App Improvements
To help manage winter range, a new blue shaded area appears in the Energy app and driver display when the battery is too cold to provide full performance.

[00:02:03] Smart Kneel Mode & Ride Height Tweak
Kneel mode is now easier to trigger via "Quick Controls". Furthermore, you can now use Standard ride height while in Sport Mode, and the top speed for Rock Crawl has been increased to 33 mph.

[00:02:36] Closing Thoughts
Jeff reflects on how Rivian continues to support Gen 1 hardware even as they prepare for the R2 launch.