FIRST RIVIAN ADVENTURE NETWORK CHARGER ON THE EAST COAST!

EV Channels Review

Branden Flasch visits the first Rivian Adventure Network charging site east of Colorado, located in Blowing Rock, NC. While the site was not yet officially open and some chargers were not fully functional, Flasch was able to successfully charge his Rivian R1T, noting a charging speed of up to 124 kW initially, with potential for 200 kW. He observed that the battery temperature management system seemed to be working, though not always intuitively, with the pack warming up but not significantly derating performance. The site features six dispensers, including a dedicated trailer spot, and is powered by a 500 KVA transformer. Flasch highlights the free charging during this pre-opening phase, though billing is expected to commence in April. The review also touches upon the vehicle's off-road capabilities, with a passenger praising its build quality and performance on rough terrain. The trip concludes with a return to Charlotte, with the vehicle averaging approximately 2 miles per kWh.