RIVIAN'S ADVENTURE DC FAST CHARGING NETWORK LAUNCHES

EV Channels Review

The Rivian Adventure Network's inaugural charging station in Salida, Colorado, is explored in this video, marking a significant step for Rivian's proprietary DC fast-charging infrastructure. The reviewer highlights the network's strategic placement in adventure-oriented locations, exemplified by this Safeway parking lot, designed to complement the R1T's off-road capabilities. Key technical details are delved into, including the in-house designed dispensers capable of 220kW, liquid-cooled cables with replaceable sensors, and the power-sharing strategy between dispensers (e.g., 1A/1B sharing a 300kW cabinet). While praising the robust engineering, plug-and-charge functionality, and the quiet operation of the chargers, the reviewer expresses a minor concern about the potential 100kW minimum speed when multiple vehicles share a cabinet (A/B/C split). The reviewer also notes the current free charging offering, anticipating a billing structure in the future. The video culminates with the reviewer and other Rivian owners becoming the first customers to charge on the network, achieving impressive charging speeds, with one R1T reaching nearly 200kW.