EV Charging

Everything you need to know about EV charging, all in one place. From charging network updates and infrastructure news to home charging tips and real-world tests, this category covers the latest on keeping your electric vehicle powered up. Stay informed on the evolving world of EV charging.

IONNA Rechargery features CCS and NACS dispensers

Rivian Adds IONNA and Electrify America Plug & Charge Support in 2025.38 Update

Rivian just dropped a solid charging update in their upcoming 2025.38 software release, and it’s a big one for anyone road tripping or relying on public DC fast charging. The IONNA network is officially being added to Rivian’s built-in navigation and mobile app. That means you’ll soon be able to select IONNA chargers directly alongside Rivian Adventure Network and other options when planning your route. Considering IONNA’s growing footprint across major interstates, this will make long-distance trips a lot easier…

Best Credit Cards for EV Charging Rewards in 2025

I’m a credit card rewards nerd so after much research, I felt like sharing my findings in credit cards that reward EV drivers. A growing number of credit cards now give bonus points or cash back when you plug in, and some of the deals are surprisingly good. The standout option is the PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature. It gives you 5x points at EV charging stations, which is about as high as it gets. The trade-off is that points…

RivianTrackr Hangouts - Episode 7 - Sara Eslinger

Rivian Adventure Network Expansion, Pricing, and NACS Rollout Video Interview with Sara Eslinger

Rivian’s Adventure Network is growing faster than ever, now with 124 sites across the country and 72 percent open to all EVs. To get the inside scoop, I sat down with Sara Eslinger, Rivian’s Director of the Adventure Network, for a new episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts. We covered everything from the network’s 2025 expansion plans to the transition from RAN v1.0 to v1.5, and how Rivian is preparing to make all locations accessible to non-Rivian EVs. Sara also shared insights…

Trump Administration Unfreezes $5 Billion EV Charger Program

After months of delay, the Trump administration has finally released new rules allowing states to access $5 billion in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations. The money comes from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and had been on hold since the start of Trump’s second term. A group of states sued over the freeze, arguing the funding was already approved by Congress. In June, a judge sided with them, issuing an…

Rivian Begins NACS Rollout on Adventure Network, More Sites Coming in 2025

Rivian is bringing native NACS charging to its Rivian Adventure Network, starting with a few key Outpost locations and expanding across the network through 2025. Joshua Tree was the first to get the upgrade, with four CCS cabinets swapped to NACS last week. The Hamptons Outpost is next, and Yosemite is set to be converted later this summer. These will be the first Rivian-operated fast-charging sites to fully support NACS vehicles, marking a big step as Rivian and much of…