Rivian Snow Mode

Snow mode makes your R1T and R1S ready for snowy, slushy and icy roads. It smooths the pedal response for gentle acceleration, and helps you brake safely by using a ‘Low’ Brake Regeneration setting and a smooth Auto Hold function for controlled stops on slippery surfaces.

It helps you drive in winter weather by adjusting the way your Rivian vehicle accelerates and brakes.

Snow mode lets you drive more smoothly and safely on snowy, slushy or icy roads. It changes the accelerator pedal response to make it easier to speed up and slow down gradually. Snow mode also has a low Regenerative Brake setting that is only available in this mode.

Snow mode is recommended for Rivian drivers to gain better control in winter weather. The vehicle will prompt you to switch to Snow mode if it senses wheel slip and a cold outdoor temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, and you are in Conserve mode (front wheel only mode).

Snow mode is designed only for driving on roads and highways and is not meant for off-road scenarios. Rivian recommends using the Off-Road All-Terrain drive mode for snowy off-road adventures.

This mode is designed for better control when driving in winter weather. Rivian’s All-Purpose mode and 20-inch All-Terrain tires can handle different winter roads, but Snow mode gives you more driver-focused features.