New RAN stations on Rivian Charging Map -- CA and TX

[Dr Medjools]

Well it seems my mission is to notice new RAN charging stations! I just look from time to time and…

today three new stations have appeared!

Pismo Beach,CA - really useful going up the coast for me!

Cisco and Columbus, TX

All needed locations! Happy Motoring

https://rivian.com/experience/charging

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[VC_Rivian]

Pismo is a good spot.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

They’ve really shifted expansion in high gear this year. Wonder if it’s due to government incentives, or the infusion of cash from joint venture.

 

[Dr Medjools]

Spending the money they got from Biden admin before someone tries to take it away

 

[DCFC]

They’ve really shifted expansion in high gear this year. Wonder if it’s due to government incentives, or the infusion of cash from joint venture.

The plans for these sites were likely started well over a year ago. I think it's just been a matter of getting the new 1.5 hardware and software ready. Like making sure it can charge other cars, tap to pay payment system, etc. The hardware development also doesn't happen overnight. Design, sourcing, validation testing, that's well over a year timeline too.

 

[RedRaiderRivian]

Well it seems my mission is to notice new RAN charging stations! I just look from time to time and…

today three new stations have appeared!

Pismo Beach,CA - really useful going up the coast for me!

Cisco and Columbus, TX

All needed locations! Happy Motoring

https://rivian.com/experience/charging

Great location in Columbus. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2021019009

 

[southerncadesi]

Well it seems my mission is to notice new RAN charging stations! I just look from time to time and…

today three new stations have appeared!

Pismo Beach,CA - really useful going up the coast for me!

Cisco and Columbus, TX

All needed locations! Happy Motoring

https://rivian.com/experience/charging

Awesome seeing it in Pismo! Don’t see it updated on the Rivian app planner tab yet!

 

[EastSider]

Yes, it's great seeing new RAN stations popping up. The one is Shoshone is fairly new too. It would be nice to get one in San Diego County.

 

[DuoRivian]

Spending the money they got from Biden admin before someone tries to take it away

Only seven have been built across all networks. Rivian have been slow this year with about 18 in the last six months. I recall they said 600 by end of 2023 back in 2021 - how times change!

 

[DCFC]

Only seven have been built across all networks. Rivian have been slow this year with about 18 in the last six months. I recall they said 600 by end of 2023 back in 2021 - how times change!

As of 12/21, there are now 45 nevi funded sites online. A few of those being the new RAN 1.5 sites. Rivian had to design new hardware, source it, update the manufacturing, update all the firmware and software, and do validation testing of the whole system before it could be installed in the ground and turned on. That doesn't happen overnight.

That doesn't even cover the timing of putting proposals for sites together, getting approvals, getting the site electrical upgrades, and getting the contractors to do all the installs. Again, doesn't happen quickly.

And I think Rivian has turned on about 12 new sites in the last two weeks.

 

[emoore]

Let's hope they get to 600 quickly. Need a lot more chargers in remote locations.

 

[SeaGeo]

Spending the money they got from Biden admin before someone tries to take it away

Few if any of these are NEVI funded sites. So, no. IIRC maybe the Michigan one was?

 

[DCFC]

Let's hope they get to 600 quickly. Need a lot more chargers in remote locations.

My guess is the rollout will be steady but slow. Rivian has a single priority and that's getting to profitability ASAP. Adding any new charging sites actually goes against that goal because of the timely for return on investment for a charging site. We should be thankful for any new RAN sites.

 

[ssincl3]

As of 12/21, there are now 45 nevi funded sites online. A few of those being the new RAN 1.5 sites. Rivian had to design new hardware, source it, update the manufacturing, update all the firmware and software, and do validation testing of the whole system before it could be installed in the ground and turned on. That doesn't happen overnight.

That doesn't even cover the timing of putting proposals for sites together, getting approvals, getting the site electrical upgrades, and getting the contractors to do all the installs. Again, doesn't happen quickly.

And I think Rivian has turned on about 12 new sites in the last two weeks.

I wish Utah would play ball. There are no RAN DCFC there and that’s a hotspot for off-roaders and road trippers. The EAs there are pretty lame too.

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