30 October 2026
Inside Rivian’s Software Strategy with Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid
InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast
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How does a car transform into a Ghostbusters Ecto-1 overnight? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Tim and Mack sit down with Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, for an in-depth conversation about Rivian’s vertically integrated software strategy, custom compute architecture, and zonal controllers—and how those in-house systems power both deep OTA updates and viral seasonal features like their annual Halloween Mode.
Plus, we break down major news across the EV industry:
Europe's Milestone: Fully electric car sales in the EU just officially surpassed gasoline and diesel sales combined for Q3
Ford Fathom Bidirectional Power: New details reveal Ford's upcoming $28K Fathom electric truck moves the inverter onboard—allowing 10kW home backup power with 60% cheaper home hardware.
Cybercab Battery Tech: Digging into the latest specs and pack details powering Tesla's autonomous robotaxi fleet.
Rivian Van Sales Surge: Commercial van deliveries continue to gain momentum as Rivian expands fleet adoption beyond Amazon.
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