Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) Charging Access for Ford Still Expected this Year?

[ThunderSnoww]

Has anyone with automotive industry connections heard anything about a projected date for when RAN charging will open up to non-Rivian vehicles? I haven't seen any news about this since the spring when multiple outlets reported that RAN will open up to non-Rivian vehicles, "sometime in the second half of 2024." RAN DC charging stalls are more conveniently located for my usual road trips, so it would be awesome to finally get access to them on future trips.

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[Mcfly]

I'm wondering the same, I road trip where these would be more convenient than the short cord Tesla stalls.

 

[mrau]

Maybe the Rivian network is starting to open up for Ford. California now and more states by the end of the year.

https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-adventure-network-opens-its-first-chargers-for-all-evs

https://www.engadget.com/transporta...her-evs-charge-at-its-stations-182702444.html

 

[Grease Lightning]

Maybe the Rivian network is starting to open up for Ford. California now and more states by the end of the year.

https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-adventure-network-opens-its-first-chargers-for-all-evs

https://www.engadget.com/transporta...her-evs-charge-at-its-stations-182702444.html

Sad that so far it looks like it is only new ones. I am looking forward to the existing ones opening up or being upgraded as they have a few locations that were deserts to “normal” ccs EVs.

 

[ThunderSnoww]

Maybe the Rivian network is starting to open up for Ford. California now and more states by the end of the year.

https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-adventure-network-opens-its-first-chargers-for-all-evs

https://www.engadget.com/transporta...her-evs-charge-at-its-stations-182702444.html

Nice find, hopefully they'll be able to retroactively update their original charging stations to accommodate non-Rivians.

 

[mrau]

Charged today at the new Rivian fast charger in Lansing, Michigan. It was at a Meijers store next to some Tesla Superchargers. Used Apple Pay on the tap screen and it fired right up. No account needed.

Did get some long looks from the two Rivians that were charging there. Gave them a thumbs up once it started charging and they gave a big smile back.

Not sure how many Rivian locations are open to other vehicles, but this one worked great.
53 cents /kWh, so on par with other stations. Rivian owners pay 40 cents/kWh.

 

[ThunderSnoww]

Charged today at the new Rivian fast charger in Lansing, Michigan. It was at a Meijers store next to some Tesla Superchargers. Used Apple Pay on the tap screen and it fired right up. No account needed.

Did get some long looks from the two Rivians that were charging there. Gave them a thumbs up once it started charging and they gave a big smile back.

Not sure how many Rivian locations are open to other vehicles, but this one worked great.
53 cents /kWh, so on par with other stations. Rivian owners pay 40 cents/kWh.

Nice! How did you know that this charging station was now available to non-Rivian's? I don't see it on FordPass. I do see it on PlugShare, but it's not even listed as RAN until you click the icon as it's listed as "Meijer (2)"

 

[bmwhitetx]

Nice! How did you know that this charging station was now available to non-Rivian's? I don't see it on FordPass. I do see it on PlugShare, but it's not even listed as RAN until you click the icon as it's listed as "Meijer (2)"

Based on the last pic, this might be a NEVI station. Rivian may be the owner but NEVI stations are supposed to be available to all makes and not vehicle specific. I wouldn't think NEVI can charge different prices but apparently they can.

Update:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-...ng-station-under-nevi-program-live-in-lansing

 

[mrau]

Mostly by luck.

Just happen to be looking at Rivian forum to see if any mention of them opening charging stations and stumbled on the post yesterday. Since I was going to Lansing today, thought I would check it out.

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