In the charming, historic gold rush town of Groveland, California, Rivian has restored an abandoned gas station to create their first Charging Outpost, a unique, new kind of charging site designed for drivers to not just charge their EVs but to rest and refresh before hitting the road again.
During peak travel seasons, thousands of visitors pass through Groveland each day on their way to nearby adventures, most notably en route to Yosemite National Park 24 miles to the east. The Rivian Yosemite Charging Outpost will be open to the public offering a host of amenities from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with 24-hour access to high-speed charging for Rivian owners.
Inside, visitors will find an inviting experience reminiscent of Rivian spaces across North America. There is a lounge area where guests can sit and relax while enjoying a book from an onsite library. Furniture is both comfortable and sustainable, made of upcycled, second-hand sleeping bags and puffer coats, and tables made of compressed sawdust.
The Charging Outpost also features Rivian merchandise and a ‘make your own’ trail mix available for purchase, as well as complimentary coffee and a water bottle refill station.
Outside, visitors will find five DC fast chargers and restrooms available 24 hours a day, as well as native plants and educational games that teach about sustainability.
Liz Guerrero, Senior Director of Environments at Rivian said “As much as we want to keep people moving on their journey, we also want to make sure they know that when they stop at one of our Charging Outposts, they’re in for a relaxing and recharging pit stop. We want people to feel really good about the experience and for it to add to their journey”.
In addition to the new Yosemite Charging Outpost near the west entrance of the national park, Rivian recently opened a Rivian Adventure Network charging site near the eastern entrance of Yosemite in Lee Vining, California. Rivian has also installed 58 Waypoints chargers across 11 sites at popular destinations within the Yosemite Valley, providing expanded access to Yosemite National Park and unlocking even more electric adventures to one of the largest and most undisturbed natural habitats in the Sierra Nevada.
“Rivian is investing in expanding access to charging to lead the EV industry towards better EV ownership experiences,” said Paul Frey, VP of Propulsion, Charging, and Adventure Products at Rivian. “Our new Yosemite Charging Outpost is the latest and most exciting example showing how we’re expanding our Rivian Adventure Network to serve areas most likely to be on your road trip bucket lists.”
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