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Rivian is developing Teen Mode and Valet Mode for its vehicles, with a planned early 2027 rollout across the R1T, R1S and R2. The company says owners will be able to configure limits such as horsepower and off-road access through driver profiles linked to digital keys; exact settings and release timing remain subject to change.
Rivian is developing Teen Mode and Valet Mode for its vehicles, Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid told The Drive, with the features currently planned for early 2027 across the R1T, R1S and R2. The controls are intended to let owners set driver-specific limits, including reduced horsepower and restricted access to off-road modes.
Bensaid said Rivian heard requests for these controls from its community and held back while working on the supporting software. The modes will use the company’s digital key integration and a new user-profile system, allowing an owner to assign separate profiles to different family members. Rivian has not announced a final release date.
Parents will be able to choose from categories of settings rather than set an exact horsepower ceiling, Bensaid said. Planned options include limiting horsepower, controlling access to off-road modes and preventing changes to stability control. He compared the interface to Rivian’s RAD Tuner, which uses on-screen sliders and toggles. The specific menu and available settings may evolve before launch.
Bensaid said a profile can be associated with a particular digital key, key card or key fob. He described password protection as a way to prevent a teen from switching out of a restricted profile. Valet Mode is planned as a separate feature, with optional controls such as restricting access to the front trunk or gloveboxes.
How Driver Profiles Could Limit Access
The planned controls address a practical concern for households sharing vehicles with younger drivers: Rivian’s high-performance models can deliver substantial power, while the vehicles are also large and heavy. Profile-based settings could let an owner tailor access to a particular driver without changing the vehicle’s settings for every trip.
The system’s usefulness will depend on how reliably it ties a driver to the right key and profile, and how much control owners have over the limits. Rivian has described broad categories and an owner-configurable setup, but has not released a full feature list. The announcement signals a software approach to managing vehicle access; it does not establish what settings will be available at launch.
Rivian’s Digital Key Plans
The Drive report frames the feature around Rivian vehicles’ acceleration and power, including versions with as much as 1,025 horsepower. Bensaid said the company’s approach builds on digital key management and a new user-profile architecture. Those systems would let an owner link a key to a defined profile instead of relying only on information entered by the driver.
Teen Mode and Valet Mode are distinct in the company’s description. Teen Mode is intended for driver profiles with settings chosen by the owner. Valet Mode would focus on limiting access to selected vehicle areas, including the front trunk and gloveboxes. Rivian says both features are planned across the R1T, R1S and R2.
““We got that feedback from the community. The only reason we did not get it yet is we really wanted to do it right.””
— Wassym Bensaid, Rivian chief software officer, speaking to The Drive
Settings and Release Details Pending
Rivian has not published the final Teen Mode or Valet Mode settings, named a specific launch date, or explained whether the planned early 2027 timing could change. The report also does not specify how the system will verify a driver’s identity beyond the owner-assigned profile and linked key, or how the controls will behave if a physical key or key card is used. The company’s account describes features in development, not a finalized production release.
Rivian Targets Early 2027
Rivian currently plans to make Teen Mode and Valet Mode available across the R1T, R1S and R2 in early 2027. Further details on the interface, profile setup, supported keys and available restrictions are expected as the company moves toward release. Until Rivian confirms those details, the announced controls and timing remain subject to development.
Key Questions
When does Rivian plan to release Teen Mode?
Rivian has slated Teen Mode for early 2027. The company has not announced a specific date, and the feature is still in development.
Which Rivian vehicles are expected to get Teen Mode?
The current plan covers the R1T, R1S and R2, according to The Drive’s report on Bensaid’s interview.
What settings could owners control?
Bensaid said owners will be able to choose categories such as limiting horsepower, restricting off-road modes and preventing changes to stability control. Rivian has not published the final settings list.
How will Teen Mode be tied to a driver?
Rivian plans to use driver profiles linked to digital keys, key cards or key fobs. Bensaid said changing out of a restricted profile would require a password, but the company has not provided full operational details.
How is Valet Mode different?
Valet Mode is planned as a separate feature focused on restricting access to vehicle areas. Bensaid cited options such as blocking access to the front trunk or gloveboxes.
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