Rivian owners asked to pay extra for physical key fob

Customers can purchase them separately at a later stage via the Rivian Gears shop

According to media reports, multiple owners of the second-generation Rivian R1T and R1S recently found out that physical key fobs are no longer provided as standard equipment.

Customers of the 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S will instead be provided with card keys as well as assistance to set up their smartphones as keys. Upon inspection by an owner, a Rivian representative confirmed that the vehicles would no longer come with physical key fobs. However, customers can purchase them separately at a later stage via the Rivian Gears shop.

Owners of the Rivian SUVs also pointed out that not having physical key fobs could pose a security risk when handing off the car to a valet, service or some acquaintance. Some owners also pointed out that both the key cards and smartphone app are only useful when network service is available.

Source: TheDrive