How Do You Get Rivian Point to Point Hands-Free Early Access?
You cannot sign up and get it: Rivian's Point to Point hands-free driving is invitation-only, open to U.S. owners of Gen 2 R1 and R2 vehicles who pay for an Autonomy+ subscription, with trials not counting. Rivian began inviting owners on October 15, 2026, according to InsideEVs, and Kelley Blue Book reported on October 21, 2026 that the invite-only beta had begun, in California and Florida only.
If you own an eligible vehicle, express interest through your Rivian account and keep Autonomy+ active. Electrek reports Autonomy+ costs $49.99 per month or $2,500 one-time, that testers are not paid, and that they sign an NDA. Reports differ on timing, so read the timeline section below.
What Point to Point is, and is not
Electrek explains that Rivian's current Universal Hands-Free does not stop for traffic lights or stop signs, and that point-to-point is meant to cover a whole trip. CEO RJ Scaringe called the first version Level 2++: hands off the wheel, eyes on the road.
autoevolution says it builds on Universal Hands-Free and follows active turn-by-turn directions on any road type under driver supervision. InsideEVs is just as clear: the systems are hands-off but not eyes-off, so you still have to supervise.
Who can get in
Per Electrek and InsideEVs, Rivian looks for these things:
- The right vehicle. U.S. Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners. First-generation R1 owners and Canadian owners are excluded; InsideEVs says Gen 1 hardware does not support the system.
- A paid Autonomy+ subscription. Trial periods do not count.
- Heavy use of Autonomy features and a clean recent safety record. InsideEVs says this includes forward collision warnings and collision events.
- A fit with the group Rivian wants. Rivian balances picks by region, vehicle model and other factors, so a clean record alone does not guarantee an invitation, according to Kelley Blue Book.
Owners can express interest through a tile in their Rivian account, per Electrek, and autoevolution says you do not need to reapply if the program has not yet reached your region. InsideEVs and Kelley Blue Book say the first owners are in California and Florida, with more areas to follow.
What it costs
Rivian does not publish a separate price for the early access program in any of the reports read here; Kelley Blue Book says it does not state one for Point to Point. What you need is Autonomy+:
- Autonomy+ subscription$49.99 per month (Electrek, InsideEVs)
- Autonomy+ one-time purchase$2,500 (Electrek); InsideEVs calls it lifetime access
- New R1S and R1T delivery trial60 days, and trials do not qualify for early access (InsideEVs)
- Tester payNone; Rivian does not pay participants (Electrek, InsideEVs)
Electrek adds that Rivian began charging for Autonomy+ in April after a free trial. Testers get new Autonomy features early over the air and a newsletter.
What testers agree to
This is a research program, not a finished product. Electrek, InsideEVs and Kelley Blue Book describe the same obligations:
- An NDA. Selected owners sign a Participation Agreement that contains one, so what you see is not yours to describe publicly.
- Weekly use and monthly surveys. Testers must use the preview features weekly, log issues when it is safe, complete monthly surveys, and join interviews or focus groups if asked.
- Data sharing. You must enable data collection, including location and Camera Data Sharing.
- Rechecks every 30 days. Rivian can revoke membership at its discretion. Canceling Autonomy+, selling the vehicle or failing a check ends access, per Electrek.
On hardware, Kelley Blue Book says the R2 launches without the final LiDAR and the RAP1 Autonomy computer, and that Gen 2 R1 vehicles also lack them in this soft launch. It reports that Rivian's CEO confirmed current owners will get point-to-point on their current hardware.
Timeline, and where the reports disagree
Electrek and InsideEVs both say Point to Point reaches this group in late 2026, with a wider rollout in 2027. InsideEVs lists invitations starting October 15, 2026, and Kelley Blue Book, dated October 21, 2026, says the closed beta meets CEO RJ Scaringe's promise of a start before the end of the year. Kelley Blue Book also says Rivian pushed the nationwide general fleet release to 2027.
autoevolution, dated October 15, 2026, instead says the program opens in December, with an expected kickoff on December 9 at Rivian's second Autonomy & AI Day in San Francisco. InsideEVs also lists December 9 for that event. These accounts do not match exactly, so check your Rivian account tile for your own status.
Looking further ahead, Electrek says hands-off, eyes-off driving is expected in 2027 and Level 4 in 2028, and notes that Rivian had promised an eyes-free system in 2026 back in January 2025, so the schedule has slipped.
Questions people ask
Can I buy Rivian Point to Point?
Not as a standalone product in the reports read here. It is offered through an invite-only early access program for U.S. Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners with a paid Autonomy+ subscription. Sources: Electrek, InsideEVs.
How much is Rivian Autonomy+?
Electrek and InsideEVs report $49.99 per month or $2,500 one-time. New R1S and R1T deliveries include a 60-day trial, which does not qualify for early access.
Is Rivian Point to Point eyes-off?
No. Electrek says the first version is hands off the wheel and eyes on the road, and InsideEVs says drivers must still supervise.
Which states are included?
InsideEVs, Kelley Blue Book and autoevolution say California and Florida first, with more to follow. Electrek says select states without naming them.
Will I be paid for testing?
No. Electrek and InsideEVs say Rivian does not pay participants; testers get new features early over the air.
Sources
- Kelley Blue Book: Rivian Launches Early Access Autonomy Beta (October 21, 2026) · Beta start, eligibility, states, hardware, timeline
- Electrek: Rivian limits point-to-point driving to invite-only testers under NDA (October 15, 2026) · Selection, NDA, obligations, Autonomy+ price, roadmap
- InsideEVs: Rivian Is Giving Some Owners Early Access To Its Latest Hands-Free Driving Tech (October 19, 2026) · Invitation start date, states, Autonomy+ price, supervision
- autoevolution: Rivian Debuts Autonomy Early Access Program (October 15, 2026) · December opening, how Point-to-Point works
Figures were read from the linked pages on October 21, 2026. Rivian's program details, pricing and timing can change; this page is not an official Rivian statement.