For years, Rivian owners have had to play detective to figure out exactly how much life is left in their battery packs. Whether it’s comparing current maximum range to original "as-new" figures or diving into third-party API tools to see the estimated usable kWh, getting a straight answer has been a bit of a chore. However, that is finally about to change.
According to EPA certification documentation for the R2 that surfaced online earlier this week, Rivian is officially working on a dedicated battery health menu. This new feature will be delivered to vehicles via a future over-the-air (OTA) software update, bringing a level of transparency to the "About" screen that owners have been requesting for a long time.
What’s Coming to the Battery Menu
The leaked documentation reveals that the new menu will provide several key data points that were previously hidden from the user interface. Owners will soon be able to see:
Battery state of health: A clear percentage representing the pack’s current capacity relative to when it was new.
Distance since last updated: A timestamp of sorts showing when the health metric was last calculated.
Max potential charge rate: The peak speed at which your specific pack can currently accept power.
Current charge rate: Real-time data on how fast the vehicle is charging at that moment.
Currently, owners who want this level of detail often have to navigate into Rivian’s hidden RiDE (service) mode and do some quick math or rely on third-party telemetry services. Being able to pull up an exact number for battery state of health without doing some mental gymnastics or needing a service visit is a massive win for long-term ownership confidence.
Timing and the R2 Connection
While the R2 EPA certificate confirmed the feature's existence, there is no official word yet on exactly when it will roll out to the fleet. The Rivian lineup is currently overdue for a major software update, and we expect one to start rolling out publicly in the coming weeks.
It is possible that this menu will debut alongside the first R2 Performance deliveries later this spring. Since the R2 is built on a new architecture with a native heat pump and updated battery specs, launching a more detailed health menu at the same time makes a lot of sense for the brand's next-gen push.
Providing this level of transparency is a smart move by Rivian. As these vehicles age and enter the used market, having a "certified" battery health percentage visible in the settings will be a crucial tool for both current owners and future buyers. It’s exactly the kind of "pro-consumer" software move that separates modern EV makers from traditional legacy brands.
