Is the Rivian Adventure Network open to Lightnings yet?

[richl025]

I have a trip coming up and just noticed that the best DCFCs in the small town I am going to are on the "Rivian Adventure Network"...

I saw this article from April that suggests they are going to open up like the Tesla network soon? https://www.motortrend.com/news/rivian-ev-dc-fast-charging-network-open-to-public/

Does anyone know anything about this?

Has anyone been able to use a RAN charger with their lightning yet?

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[queuewho]

All of them on plugshare still say Rivian drivers only.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I have a trip coming up and just noticed that the best DCFCs in the small town I am going to are on the "Rivian Adventure Network"...

I saw this article from April that suggests they are going to open up like the Tesla network soon? https://www.motortrend.com/news/rivian-ev-dc-fast-charging-network-open-to-public/

Does anyone know anything about this?

Has anyone been able to use a RAN charger with their lightning yet?

No they’re not opened yet. Rivians only.

 

[kbuicker]

I don't get this logic. If it's the same plug network, why wouldn't they open it up? Seems like a missed opportunity to make some $$$. I get having it specifically for owners thing, but if one is open, let it be used

 

[Grease Lightning]

I don't get this logic. If it's the same plug network, why wouldn't they open it up? Seems like a missed opportunity to make some $$$. I get having it specifically for owners thing, but if one is open, let it be used

They are opening it up, like Tesla. Sometime in 2024 is the last word.

 

[kbuicker]

Nice.

 

[KingStraasha]

I tried plugging into one two weeks ago and can validate it says for Rivian only.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I don't get this logic. If it's the same plug network, why wouldn't they open it up? Seems like a missed opportunity to make some $$$. I get having it specifically for owners thing, but if one is open, let it be used

Reason 1: They’ve been using as a sales tactic, offering up exclusive access to Rivian owners.

Reason 2: They haven’t figured out the billing - at least at the time I sold mine. They were to start billing after a year free for a new owner but never started.

I don’t think it’s about them wanting to bill, they do. And they anticipate significant revenue from it. Im guessing it’s that they need to figure out payment processing.

 

[kbuicker]

Oh ok, good inside info! So you had. Rivian and sold it and now have a Lightning? Care to share your pros and cons between the two?

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