Rivian sponsors destination chargers overseen by nonprofits in Yosemite, Golden Gate
Through Chargers, a nonprofit that aims to install EV charging in scenic and cultural destinations, on Thursday announced a partnership with Rivian to add charging stations at the Park. Yosemite Country and Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
The nonprofit converted 13 existing Level 2 charging stations in Yosemite to Rivian Waypoints, the organization said in a press release. They are among the 10,000 level 2 . charging connectors Rivian plans to install in the US and Canada in 2023 to build out its Waypoint network.
Rivian charging network plan – March 2021
Two additional charging stations will be added when Yosemite’s Tuolumne Meadows reopens this spring, Adopt a Charger said. The organization then plans to add “dozens more stations” in the park by spring 2023, plus 12 level 2 charging stations at GGNRA.
Rivian will pay for charging equipment at both Yosemite and GGNRA, and fund both organizations for 10 years of operation and maintenance, Adopt a Charger said. Founded in 2011, the nonprofit says it has installed more than 400 charging stations in 10 states. Although the Biden administration is pushing stronger infrastructure In high-traffic corridors, efforts like these help fill gaps in recreational activity.
Use a Rivian destination charger/charger – Crissy Field, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
In addition to adopting Rivian’s Level 2 chargers and charging stations, Electrify America said last year that it will build DC fast charging site about 12 miles from the Yosemite entrance, giving park visitors a faster charging option.
These developments are reminiscent of a story from the early days of Green car report, when Tesla Roadster owners looking for a simple 240-volt outlet near Yosemite become a quest that never ends. It is hoped that projects like these will make trips to the National Parks easier for more electric vehicle drivers.