Rivian plans to launch a nationwide charging community for its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV, however the electrical automobile startup is taking a special strategy than Tesla and its Supercharger community. As a substitute of freeway relaxation stops and procuring facilities, the Rivian Journey Community will cluster round mountains and different leisure areas.

The community will embrace 3,500 DC fast-charging stations at greater than 600 websites by the top of 2023, in accordance with Rivian’s website. With charging charges of 200 kw (to be upgraded to 300 kw+ at a later date), they will have the ability to add 140 miles of vary to an R1T or R1S in 20 minutes, and might be powered by 100% renewable power, Rivian mentioned. They will additionally provide automated charging, permitting drivers to easily park and plug in, the corporate mentioned.

These stations, which might be unique to Rivian house owners, might be situated on highways and major roads, typically close to cafes and retailers, the corporate mentioned. Nevertheless, they will be situated inside hanging distance of outside locations, the sorts of locations Rivian envisions house owners taking their automobiles.

Along with the Journey Community fast-charging stations, Rivian plans to put in greater than 10,000 of what it calls Waypoints by 2023. These are 240-volt Degree 2 AC charging stations, equal to what Tesla calls Vacation spot Chargers. They will provide 11.5 kw of charging energy, and might be able to including as much as 25 miles of vary per hour, in accordance with Rivian. Positioned at retailers, eating places, accommodations, and parks, these charging stations might be open to all EV drivers, however Rivian house owners will nonetheless get automated charging that simply requires plugging in.

The primary Rivian Waypoint areas might be in any respect 42 Colorado state parks, which is able to get two charging stations every due to a partnership between Rivian and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fee. Set up begins in July.

Rivian, like most different automakers, additionally plans to supply a branded residence charging station. The Rivian Wall Charger could have the identical 11.5 kw and 25 miles of vary per hour as the general public Waypoint stations, however it would require a 60-amp circuit for peak charging charges.

Rivian plans to begin customer deliveries this summer, beginning with the R1T in June, and persevering with with the R1S in August. Each automobiles might be constructed at a former Mitsubishi manufacturing facility in Regular, Illinois.

The 2 automobiles are based mostly on a standard skateboard platform, with customary dual-motor all-wheel drive and three accessible battery packs. Each will launch with what Rivian calls the “Massive Pack,” permitting greater than 300 miles of vary, however a good bigger pack might be accessible after launch, affording a 400-mile vary. The R1S could have seating for seven, whereas the R1T could have an 11,000-pound towing capacity, the corporate has mentioned.