Blog Rivian Will Add Alexa Voice Assistant to Upcoming Electric Trucks

Rivian will integrate Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant into its upcoming electric vehicles.

The feature was announced this week at CES. Amazon is providing the feature to a long list of automakers including Ford, Audi, BMW, GM, and Toyota.

But, Amazon has been an enthusiastic supporter of Rivian. In addition to a $700 million investment in the start-up, Amazon has ordered a fleet of 100,000 all-electric Amazon delivery vans, which are expected in 2021.

Amazon designed Alexa features specifically for the in-car experience. For instance, later this year consumers will be able to say, “Alexa, pay for gas” to purchase fuel at all 11,500 Exxon and Mobil stations. 

Rivian’s R1T pickup is expected to go into production next year and start at $69,000. The truck will include four electric motors and three battery packs options – a 180 kWh battery that is expected to offer more than 400 miles of range per charge, a 135 kWh option that gives more than 300 miles of range per charge, and a 105 kWh pack, which will give about 230 miles of range per charge. The R1T has a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds. The company also intends to build an SUV version called the R1S. 

 

[AmpedRealtor]

No thanks.

 

[TechOps]

For instance, later this year consumers will be able to say, “Alexa, pay for gas” to purchase fuel at all 11,500 Exxon and Mobil stations.

I don't think this is really going to help consumers who are trying to charge the battery on their electric pickup truck..

 

[garrett5688]

Maybe one day Rivian will stop announcing plans and features and sell something.

 

[drift]

Maybe one day Rivian will stop announcing plans and features and sell something.

Just what you need Amazon listening and following you every where you go in your truck as well as your home. You are the product being sold.

 

[ThomasD]

I don't have it in my Home Why would I have it in my car

 

[Dare]

I don't have it in my Home Why would I have it in my car

Agree.

I already own several devices that invade my privacy. I don't need to add another dimension to it.

 

[outdoordawg]

Will Alexa call the cops if you violate any traffic rules?