Rivian, the U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a partnership with ChargeScape, an automaker-backed vehicle-grid integration platform, to enable Rivian electric vehicle owners to participate in utility-managed charging programs across North America.
The collaboration will allow Rivian drivers to enroll their vehicles in ChargeScape’s expanding network of utility programs, providing opportunities to reduce charging costs while supporting grid stability. Through the integration, Rivian’s electric vehicles, which feature some of the largest battery capacities in the market, will be able to contribute flexible energy resources to help utilities manage peak electricity demand.
ChargeScape operates as a shared automotive infrastructure platform designed to connect automakers with power utilities. The company is backed by major automotive manufacturers including BMW, Ford, Honda and Nissan, while its platform is also utilized by Tesla, Stellantis and other industry participants. The partnership with Rivian is expected to strengthen efforts to create a scalable and interoperable framework for vehicle-grid integration.
Under the arrangement, Rivian vehicles will be connected to ChargeScape’s platform, enabling participation in managed charging programs offered by utility providers. The integration aims to provide customers with a seamless enrollment and charging experience through Rivian’s software ecosystem while enhancing the ability of utilities to access flexible load management resources.
Joseph Vellone, Chief Executive Officer of ChargeScape, said the collaboration represents a significant step toward aligning automakers around a common platform and charging standard. He noted that bringing Rivian’s high-capacity batteries into the ChargeScape network will help unlock financial savings for EV owners while expanding grid-support capabilities.
Andrew Peterman, Director of Advanced Energy Solutions at Rivian, stated that the partnership demonstrates how software-enabled electric vehicles can help balance electricity demand, reduce energy costs and contribute to a more resilient power grid.
The announcement comes as utilities across the United States face rising electricity demand, driven in part by the rapid growth of data centers and electrification. Industry stakeholders increasingly view electric vehicles as valuable distributed energy resources capable of supporting grid operations through managed charging and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies.
ChargeScape said the partnership further expands its role in connecting automakers, EV owners and utilities, supporting the development of a more responsive and flexible energy ecosystem.
