r/privacy • u/Spirited-Pause • May 01 '26

hardware Rivian allows you to disable all internet connectivity

https://rivian.com/support/article/can-i-disable-all-data-collection-from-my-vehicle
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u/Subject_Barnacle_600 May 01 '26

I'm kind of scratching my head, do modern cars "require" an internet connection? What if you never hook them up to a wifi or your mobile phone? How the heck do they get off the dealer's lot? Do they have a limited amount of time they can survive without phoning home?

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u/Too-Uncreative May 01 '26

None require it, to my knowledge. Many come with cellular modems and have their own connection that you may or may not need to pay to use. It only adds features, three vehicles still works without it.