Rivian has partnered with Electrify America and Ionna to improve the charging experience of its customers across the US.
According to a new blog post by the Irvine-based EV maker, the in-vehicle navigation and the Rivian mobile app will be able to suggest available chargers and show what is their power levels.
The app will also integrate Charging Scores, showing how reliable a station is based on previous drivers’ experiences.
“With the next software update, Rivian drivers have more charging options than ever, plus real-time information and seamless ways to plug in,” the company said in the blog post.
Rivian owners will also be able to use Plug & Charge in Electrify America and Ionna’s charging networks. It allows the driver to automatically charge at a station as soon as the charger is connected.
The EV maker said on Tuesday that it will be introducing these features “with the next software update.”
The latest update — 2025.34 — was released last month and included improvements in its assisted driving system and home charging experience, while also fixing audio tuning issues that the company’s Software Chief previously promised to address.
Rivian‘s Software Head Wassym Bensaid had previously revealed that the company would be unveiling a smart charging feature, allowing customers to time their home-charging sessions.
Earlier this year, Rivian released major software updates that revamped its Navigation and Charging apps.
In June, the company overhauled its Energy App, now designed to make charging faster and more efficient.
The app was split into two sections: the Energy Monitor tab and the Charging tab.
Later that month, a new software update integrated Google Maps into Rivian Navigation, which includes information like the estimated time of arrivals, traffic updates, search capabilities, and satellite imagery.
The system provides range estimates for the trip, while charging stops can also be added to the trip based on the drivers’ preferences and network compabitility.
Last week, the EV maker stated in a new article published on its website that ‘Rivian Adventure Network’ (RAN) stations will be open to customers driving other EV brands.
In late August, as the company provided updates on the RAN, it said that “over 75% of the network is open to all electric vehicles.”
The RAN network offers both CCS (Combined Charging System) and NACS (North American Charging Standard) connectors, as it transitions to the second system.
Last month, the upcoming R2 SUV was spotted at a Tesla Supercharger in Arizona, confirming that the model will feature a native NACS port.
Rivian owners have access to about 227,000 chargers in North America, with about 50,000 DC fast chargers compatible with Rivian vehicles — which include “over 21,500 Tesla Superchargers.”
