Rivian Adventure Network Opens Its First Chargers for All EVs
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December 5, 2024
First sites to reliably serve all compatible EV drivers, with more opening in 2024 and beyond
POSTED
December 5, 2024
IRVINE, Calif. (December 5, 2024) – Rivian today announced the planned launch of its first next-generation Rivian Adventure Network charging locations, which allow for non-Rivian electric vehicles (EVs) to charge alongside the company’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV. Using a new charger design to accommodate any compatible EV in North America, these sites are an important milestone in support of electrifying the entire transportation sector.
Rivian’s first next-generation site is its Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California, which opens today to the public. This year, Rivian expects to open additional charging locations at sites in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York.
Strategically located to encourage more people to drive electric on their next adventure, these chargers will deliver rapid charging up to 900 volts and feature CCS connectors with support for North American Charging Standard (NACS)-equipped vehicles with an automaker-approved adapter. Support for native NACS connectors, also known as SAE J3400, will come with a future hardware update. Each charger will also include a larger display and tap-to-pay to enable effortless use with or without the Rivian mobile app. Rivian drivers will continue to have the seamless authentication experience they enjoy today.
“Since the beginning, we’ve understood that creating great products like the R1T and R1S only made up half the equation,” said Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. “To achieve widespread electrification, you also need a really good charging network. Now, we’re excited to bring the Rivian Adventure Network–with its ease of use and exceptional reliability–to other EV drivers around North America, investing in a future where charging on the road will be simple, sustainable, and convenient.”
Importantly, these new chargers meet the design and siting requirements to be eligible for relevant federal and state infrastructure funding, allowing Rivian to further expand its charging infrastructure with a keen focus on reliability and access for all EV drivers.
In addition to becoming an important source of revenue for the company as the network expands, drivers will also be supported by 100% renewable energy matching when they charge at a Rivian Adventure Network site. Because of Rivian’s selective renewables procurement process, this enables EV drivers to become active participants in the decarbonization of the electrical grid–a critical component in the shift to emissions-free transportation.
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About Rivian
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. The company provides a full suite of services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and stay true to its mission to keep the world adventurous forever. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal — preserving the natural world for generations to come.
Learn more about the company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.
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