Rivian Adds Google Maps Features To Its Navigation App

Rivian, nan American EV manufacturer, is integrating Google Maps into its navigation app. The update should supply Rivian owners pinch much elaborate accusation astir their route, disruptions and places they're passing.

These caller features see updated postulation information and reroutes if different action turns retired to beryllium quicker on your journey. Drivers will besides person entree to real-time roadworthy disruption reports from nan Google Maps community. Plus, places of liking should now beryllium disposable correct connected nan map. Rivian already utilized Google Maps' accusation for searching places, but now everything from hours to ratings should show up connected nan display. The recently disposable exertion besides extends to Google Maps' outer images.

Rivian's navigation app already included features specified arsenic scope connected arrival, charging accusation and charging stops on your route. The update comes pinch a caller creation that Rivian claims has amended "glanceability" and "access to information."

The institution has faced immoderate setbacks and concerns. In February 2024, Rivian laid disconnected 10 percent of its salaried workforce owed to a $1.5 cardinal nonaccomplishment successful nan 4th fourth of 2023. Then, successful October, reports emerged that nan EV maker's only mill received 16 initially superior violations successful 21 months from nan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). According to Bloomberg, injuries included an amputated finger, a surgery skull, and having symptoms for illustration vomiting and dizziness aft having to overgarment without protections. Rivian has disputed these claims.