[New Email] Expanding EV Exploration, RAN (Rivian Adventure Network)

[jjswan33]

Charge up now with the Rivian Adventure Network.​ Adding up to 140 miles of range to a Rivian in just 20 minutes, our first DC fast chargers recently opened in Colorado and California — with many more coming online this summer.​ Get the Details Access to Adventure​ Rivian Adventure Network sites power longer road trips on major travel routes and interstates, but they’re also intentionally positioned for access to adventure in wild, uncrowded places.​ Matched with Renewables​ Every kilowatt-hour the chargers deliver is matched with renewable energy resources from solar and wind.* When you use them to charge an R1T or R1S, you’re helping reduce carbon emissions and create positive, lasting, community-wide impact.​ Seamless Connection​ We build our DC fast chargers to pair swiftly and seamlessly with Rivian vehicles. The integration of charging hardware and vehicle software means there’s no authentication needed —you just plug in and charging automatically begins.​ Trailer Ready​ Unlike most chargers, Rivian Adventure Network sites are designed for bigger vehicles, and many locations will offer pull-throughs so you don’t have to maneuver or unhitch your trailer.​

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[BillyBob]

Looks encouraging. From the Website:

"This year, we plan to open Rivian Adventure Network fast charging sites across North America, from coast to coast, on major interstate highways such as I-5, I-80, I-75 and I-95. We’ll also open sites near Arizona’s Coconino National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway along the southern and central Appalachian Mountains. "​

I know we would all like more places, but just hitting the major interstates is at least a start.

 

[huskybrewing]

"With many more coming online this summer." Summer ends September 22nd. Please, Rivian, please, I beg of you, have some of those RAN chargers online this summer on the I-15 corridor between San Diego and SLC for those of us in the region. I would love to not have to compete with Mach-Es and Ionics and ID4s for unreliable EA stations by the end of the summer.

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

Really need them to fill the massive gap along I-20 that currently exists right now. Just throw one down haflway between Birmingham and DFW and we'll be good.

 

[RBR1S]

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​ ​ Trailer Ready​ Unlike most chargers, Rivian Adventure Network sites are designed for bigger vehicles, and many locations will offer pull-throughs so you don’t have to maneuver or unhitch your trailer.​

To me - this is one of the #1 moves to get EVs adopted to replace trucks. Trailer parking/pull through for charging. I really like to see this because EVERY towing video, they struggle not to block traffic or multiple spots at the charger.

 

[RivianDeac]

This is crucial to Rivian’s success. Many luxury SUV and pickup truck drivers hesitant to go electric will be more likely to dive in knowing they can have reserved, high-speed charging across the US.

 

[PastyPilgrim]

Most of their plans seem centralized around the west and midwest. I'm hoping we can get some New England, mid-Atlantic, and southeast chargers soon as well!

 

[SeaGeo]

Looks encouraging. From the Website:

"This year, we plan to open Rivian Adventure Network fast charging sites across North America, from coast to coast, on major interstate highways such as I-5, I-80, I-75 and I-95. We’ll also open sites near Arizona’s Coconino National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway along the southern and central Appalachian Mountains. "​

I know we would all like more places, but just hitting the major interstates is at least a start.

I think you're reading that more optimistically than I am. I take it as they'll have a site on a few interstates with nothing north of Colorado/CA other than I-95 on the east coast and I-5 on the west coast.

 

[SANZC02]

The article on their site does confirm all of the RAN units are built in Normal and will be 900 volt units to be ready for future requirements.

 

[BillyBob]

I think you're reading that more optimistically than I am. I take it as they'll have a site on a few interstates with nothing north of Colorado/CA other than I-95 on the east coast and I-5 on the west coast.

Of course I'm being over-optimistic...I'm a salesman! Ok. maybe I'm just hopeful???

 

[rodhx]

Really need them to fill the massive gap along I-20 that currently exists right now. Just throw one down haflway between Birmingham and DFW and we'll be good.

Amen! I am looking forward to the proposed Jackson & Tupelo locations. Would be great if they prioritized holes in the existing network rather than pile more options into charger-rich environments.

 

[R1Sky Business]

This is crucial to Rivian’s success. Many luxury SUV and pickup truck drivers hesitant to go electric will be more likely to dive in knowing they can have reserved, high-speed charging across the US.

Reserved.....temporarily

 

[MountainBikeDude]

How long do we think the network will remain free? It would be nice if we get some stations up here in Vancouver and when I take delivery I can at least get in some free electrons for a bit... just a little bit... Please Rivian....

To thank our earliest customers and celebrate the network launch, charging at Rivian Adventure Network sites is free for now. We’ll share details on future pricing and membership as the network expands.

 

[jjswan33]

How long do we think the network will remain free? It would be nice if we get some stations up here in Vancouver and when I take delivery I can at least get in some free electrons for a bit... just a little bit... Please Rivian....

To thank our earliest customers and celebrate the network launch, charging at Rivian Adventure Network sites is free for now. We’ll share details on future pricing and membership as the network expands.

I would assume you will get a year of free electrons at least after you take delivery, at least that is the impression I have. The open question is how long they give us current owners free charging.

Also the other open question is what their subscription is going to cost, I mean that is TBD but as an owner almost everything depends on that cell connection (Spotify, NAV, Driver+, etc) so I think the ownership experience looks very different without that cell connection.

 

[rodhx]

I would gladly pay an EA-competitive rate if it continues to be exclusive

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