Even though it supports a new DC fast-charging network, Rivian has no plans to discontinue its own charging infrastructure.
- Rivian has joined forces with Ionna, the DC fast-charging network supported by various major automakers.
- For owners of the R1T and R1S, this indicates they will be able to easily connect and recharge their vehicles at Ionna Rechargeries.
Rivian owners will soon find their future road trips becoming more convenient than ever before.
The new car company has joined forces with the emerging charging network.
Ionna
To activate the plug-and-charge feature at these stations, as reported
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This basically indicates that drivers only need to connect their vehicle for the charging process to begin automatically, provided they have configured a payment method through the mobile application.
Ionna represents a novel DC fast-charging network supported by eight major automotive companies globally: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota. This collaborative initiative aims to deploy approximately 30,000 charging stations across the U.S. by the year 2030.
Ionna’s so-called Rechargeries have canopies, lighting, and restrooms.
Currently,
Ionna possesses 12 charging stations.
In the United States, they provide 400-kilowatt charging stations equipped with both Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. Certain sites feature restrooms, dining options, and a complete canopy, giving them the ambiance of typical gas stations rather than basic electric vehicle chargers.
The fact that Rivian partnered with an up-and-coming charging network doesn’t mean the EV startup will abandon its
own charging networks
The firm operates both the Rivian Adventure Network for high-speed DC fast charging stations and the Rivian Waypoints network for slower Level 2 chargers.
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“We remain committed to expanding the Rivian charging network and ensuring a smooth experience for our customers,” stated Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s chief software officer, yesterday.
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The Power Shift event held in New York City. “However, concurrently, we strongly advocate for an integrated and open ecosystem. We aim to offer various selections and alternatives to our clients.”
The head of Rivian’s software team mentioned that their collaboration with Ionna will adopt a comparable strategy to the one used for integrating Tesla Superchargers, providing an effortless digital interface directly through the car. This setup allows users to easily connect and recharge while accessing real-time information seamlessly. “Users won’t have to worry about anything; everything functions smoothly,” explained Bensaid.
In the previous year, Rivian became one of the earliest companies outside of Tesla to enter the market.
obtain entry to the Supercharger network
, considered the most dependable DC fast-charging network in the U.S., allows Rivian electric vehicle owners to use compatible Superchargers for convenient on-the-go refueling with a charging adapter.
