Rivian drivers will have a brand new charging network from the EV truckmaker when they get on the road. Rivian announced on Monday that the first three sites of its burgeoning "Adventure Network" of Level 3 fast DC chargers are coming online and will be accessible to almost every other EV on the road.
In addition to the existing set of Level 2 chargers, the first station in Colorado has four that can deliver 200 kilowatts of power in 20 minutes. The stations in Inyokern and Bishop will be open later this week.
Unless you visit Death Valley National Park, you've probably never heard of any of these towns. Similar to Jeep's efforts to install charging stations at trailheads, Rivian's Adventure Network seeks to add fast charging capabilities along both popular cross-country routes and other out of the way locations.
Trent Warnke, Rivian's Senior Director of Energy and Charging Solutions, said in a statement that the first sites demonstrate how Rivian charging will enable drivers to reach some of the nation's most breathtaking natural spaces. In addition to scenic or off-the-beaten-path destinations, our fast charging roll out is designed to make sure travelers have places to charge along major transportation corridors coast to coast. The company wants to install some 3,500 charging points at 600 sites.
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