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Rivian said on Friday the opening of its DC charging network to all compatible electric vehicles “later this year” while unveiling a new fast charger with support for North American Charging Standard (NACS)-equipped vehicles.
Rivian revealed a prototype of its new charger, designed to deliver rapid charging for both 400 and 800-volt packs while featuring CCS connectors and an enlarged display. The manufacturer added that existing charging stations will be upgraded to support any electric vehicle.
By opening its network to other brands, the manufacturer will qualify for initiatives in the United States including the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
In its fourth quarter 2023 shareholder letter, Rivian had teased the opening of its Adventure Network by saying, “opening the network will enable other customers to benefit from its reliable charging solution”.
Rivian added that it would also “leverage the fixed costs associated with each charging site”, and allow the company to “apply for committed government grants associated with expanding domestically manufactured fast chargers across the country.”
The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian sent out on Thursday a survey to all reservation holders of its recently unveiled R2 about which configurations, specs and features customers and potential customers would prefer.
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Rivian’s recent update to the NHTSA’s VIN database reveals preparations for the introduction of a Tri-Motor variant and a new “Premium” trim level for the upcoming version of its model R1S and R1T.
Amid Earth Day, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian introduced a few days ago a trade-in incentive up to $5,000 for gas-powered SUVs from 2018 or later.
The company had recently announced that until the end of this month, Rivian‘s R1 models ordered from the inventory will include a complimentary XPEL Stealth paint protective film (PPF) valued at $5,000.
Rivian’s Vice President of Software Development, Wassym Bensaid, hosted a Q&A event in San Jose on Saturday, showcasing Rivian’s latest models, the R2 and R3X. During the event, Bensaid discussed the forthcoming facelifts for both Rivian R1 models, as well as new features and upgrades.
The company has recently expanded its leasing program to include four additional U.S. states, granting access to the $7,500 EV tax credit. The addition of Maryland, New Mexico, Virginia, and Alaska brings the total number of states on the list to 30.
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Rivian’s plant in Illinois is currently temporary closed until the end of the month for the implementation of new technologies and production methods aimed at substantial cost reduction.
As initially reported by EV, the company started recently a new round of layoffs to “support our goal to be gross margin positive by the end of the year,” as said in an email to Reuters.
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