US EV startup Rivian plans to launch its first next-generation Rivian Adventure Network charging locations, which allow for non-Rivian electric vehicles to charge alongside the company’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV.

The sites use a new charger design to accommodate any compatible EV in North America. The first site is its Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California. The company expects to open additional charging locations at sites in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York.

The chargers will deliver rapid charging at up to 900 V and feature CCS connectors with support for North American Charging Standard (NACS)-equipped vehicles with an automaker-approved adapter. Support for native NACS connectors, also known as SAE J3400, will come with a future hardware update.

The chargers meet the design and siting requirements for federal and state infrastructure funding, allowing Rivian to further expand its charging infrastructure for all EV drivers.

Each charger will also include a larger display and tap-to-pay for use with or without the Rivian mobile app.

“Since the beginning, we’ve understood that creating products like the R1T and R1S only made up half the equation,” said Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. “To achieve widespread electrification, you also need a good charging network.”

Source: Rivian