Rivian plans full supervised point-to-point Autonomy+ later this year on Gen 2 vehicles and the R2, matching Tesla FSD supervised capability before moving to unsupervised operation next year.
Rivian R2 Autonomy+ update details
The CEO laid out a clear Rivian unsupervised FSD timeline: supervised point-to-point this year, unsupervised next year, then empty-vehicle operation for robotaxi use. This directly addresses the Rivian Autonomy Plus vs Tesla FSD question that keeps coming up.
Rivian robotaxi Uber partnership
Rivian chose to partner with Uber instead of building its own rider network, planning 50,000 robotaxi versions of the R2 starting in 2028. Safety drivers will come first before scaling paid rides.
Rivian vs Tesla full self-driving reality
After driving Autonomy+ myself, the current version feels like Tesla Autopilot from three or four years ago. It handles basic highway following but struggles with city streets, traffic lights, and complex scenarios. Tesla remains two to three years ahead on the Rivian Autonomy Plus vs Tesla FSD comparison.
What this means for Tesla owners
Tesla owners already enjoy a mature system that feels natural in daily driving. Switching to Rivian right now means stepping back in capability, even if the R2 looks appealing. Check the latest comparison here: https://www.denniscw.com/blog/rivian-r2-vs-tesla-fsd-why-she-chose-tesla
R2 deliveries are still over a year away, giving Tesla more time to widen the gap. See the delivery timeline here: https://www.denniscw.com/blog/rivian-r2-deliveries-begin-june-2026
Bottom Line
Rivian has a credible plan, but the current gap with Tesla FSD is real. Most owners will likely wait to see if Autonomy+ actually closes it before making a switch.
