Overview
- Rivian announced Tuesday that it has partnered with ChargeScape so R1T, R1S and future R2 owners can enroll in utility‑managed home‑charging programs through the Rivian app.
- Managed charging is available immediately for existing Rivian models and will automatically shift charging to lower‑cost, off‑peak periods to reduce owners’ electricity bills.
- Rivian said the R2 will receive bidirectional vehicle‑to‑grid capability via an over‑the‑air software update in the future, but that export-to-grid function is not yet active.
- ChargeScape is an automaker‑backed vehicle‑grid platform used by multiple OEMs and connected to several U.S. utilities, and the companies say the integration helps utilities balance demand without new generation.
- Savings and grid value will vary by local utility program and rules, and performance claims such as ChargeScape’s 89% off‑peak delivery figure are company‑reported and may differ by region.