These vehicles have been making big waves across Montana.

Electric Vehicles in Montana

These vehicles are becoming ordinary in Big Sky Country.

Montana used to be one of the worst states for electric cars, but that has changed.

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Gas stations, hotels, and shopping centers have added charging stations for anyone with an electric vehicle.

Cities like Bozeman, Missoula, and Whitefish have seen a surge of electric car owners.

Telsa, Rivian, Ford, and other companies that offer electric vehicles have seen many Montanans buy their cars or trucks.

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Problems Buying An Electric Vehicle

What's the problem?

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Massive car companies like Ford, Dodge, and Toyota have dealerships across America to purchase electric cars.

If you want a Tesla or Rivian, you must either have it shipped to Montana or pick it up at their dealership.

Then comes the repairs.

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You must take your vehicle to a city like Denver or Seattle.

That's until now.

Rivian To Open First Dealership in Montana

Rivian's electric trucks have been a popular hit with customers.

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The trucks are well-designed, can travel far on one charge, and are reasonably priced.

The closest Rivian dealership to Montana was in Denver, but that will change in 2025.

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Rivian will open a dealership and service center in Belgrade on Alaska Frontage Road.

This dealership will be right off the highway and close to Montana's busiest airport, The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

That's a perfect location.

It's right off the freeway and will be Montana's first electric-only vehicle dealership.

The Rivian dealership and service center will open in the summer of 2025.

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