Rivian Planning to Open Charging Network to All EVs
Tesla’s decision to open its Supercharger network to all electric vehicles in February was a big step toward the broader adoption of EVs, and now Rivian is following suit with its DC fast-charger network.
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Rivian’s plan to expand and open its Adventure Charging Network to non-Rivian EVs follows on the heels of a software update that allows the navigation system in the automaker’s R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV to locate Tesla Supercharger stations with Magic Docks installed.
Like Tesla, Rivian is building its charging network on its own. The network is currently in the early stages of development, but the automaker plans to have 600 stations with a total of 3,500 DC fast chargers nationwide in the next two years. This would be a notable jump from the 30 stations the automaker has now, with each station having six chargers. The charging stations currently have a maximum charging rate of more than 200 kilowatts, and Rivian says that in the future, they will be able to provide more than 300 kW. The automaker is aiming for a 99% uptime for its chargers.
Claire McDonough, Rivian’s chief financial officer, confirmed at an event that the chargers may be opened up to all brands by 2024 but will remain exclusive to Rivians in the short term.
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