Rivian Adds 150+ EV Chargers to California Shopping Spots

Shopping for clothes and charging your car are about to become a one-stop experience at some of Southern California's most beloved destinations.

Real estate developer Caruso, which owns iconic spots like the Grove and Palisades Village, is teaming up with Irvine-based electric vehicle maker Rivian to install more than 150 public EV chargers across its properties. The chargers will work for any EV brand, not just Rivians, and will run on 100% renewable energy.

The multi-year partnership includes two new Rivian showrooms at the Commons at Calabasas and the Americana at Brand in Glendale. These spaces will feel more like art galleries than car dealerships, offering private viewing experiences for curious shoppers.

The timing couldn't be better for California's growing EV community. The state now has more electric vehicle charging ports than gas station nozzles, with 68% more charging options available statewide.

Los Angeles County already leads California with nearly 4,000 public fast chargers. This partnership will make charging even more convenient by placing chargers where people already spend time, rather than requiring separate trips to charging stations.

The Ripple Effect

This collaboration signals a shift in how we think about refueling vehicles. Instead of dedicating time specifically to charging, EV drivers can top up while grabbing coffee, shopping, or catching a movie.

The partnership extends beyond infrastructure. Rivian owners enrolled in Caruso's membership program will get free parking at all Caruso properties, while ride-and-drive events will let curious shoppers test electric vehicles across Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, and Thousand Oaks.

Rivian's comeback story adds another layer of optimism to this news. After struggling with layoffs in 2025, the company reported $144 million in profits for the year, compared to a $1.2 billion loss the year before.

As California races toward 2.2 million zero-emission vehicles on the road, partnerships like this one make the electric future feel less like a distant goal and more like an everyday reality.