I drove Tesla FSD, Rivian Autonomy+ ‘hands-free’ driving systems. Here’s how they compare

Rivian launched Autonomy+, an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS, technology that can control a vehicle's speed, braking, and steering), in May 2026 to compete with Tesla's FSD (Full Self-Driving). While Rivian's system surpasses older competitors like GM's Super Cruise on highways, it still lags Tesla's FSD in handling non-highway driving and point-to-point navigation (where a vehicle drives itself from start to finish without human control). Rivian plans to add point-to-point capabilities later in 2026 as its next major upgrade.