We need competition, last thing you would want is for only one company with a DCFC charging network out there.
Because the goal is to diversify, capture a portion of market share and associated revenue. Because EV are only less than 10% of total market and growing. If they don’t start now, when? Wait for saturation and more competition in infrastructure, when it’s more challenging to generate revenue? Because it’s among an ecosystem of products that enhance owner experience. Because RAN aims to serve as gateways to adventure destinations—a role Supercharger does not fill by intent. Superchargers are placed in populated areas and points in between. RAN does not aim to do the same—metro to outdoor destinations and points in between; “Adventure Network”?? Because it’s a way to capture revenue that is now lost to Supercharger and all other networks. Because, for consumers, range anxiety is the biggest hurdle for EV adoption. Because no one has ever complained there are too many charging opportunities. No one.
Dude. None near Rivian HQ!Still nothing in northern COCome on Bruh!
Because Tesla isn't everywhere. Because more options are needed. Because not everyone wants to give money to Tesla.
Talk about Adventure I'm waiting on a R1S TriMax and trying to figure out how I make it from Boulder, CO to Bozeman MT. I'm hoping that the phone app. gives me more optimistic charging station options to make that 700 mile trip once I've actually taken delivery than what I currently see available on the app. Crossing Wyoming is a long relatively empty journey anytime of year and the winter's snow and hurricane force winds from the west give me pause to attempt it with the so few charging station options. Made the drive many times in an GX450 in winter but the fuel consumption was ridiculous and gas stations common.
Especially a monopoly controlled by Musk.
