Rivian is the latest EV maker to adopt Tesla’s charging standard
by Andrew J. Hawkins from The Verge - All Posts on (#6CAHB)
Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Rivian announced it would adopt Tesla's electric vehicle charging standard for its future lineup of vehicles. The deal grants Rivian owners access to thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations across the country and puts Tesla one step closer to becoming the de facto EV charging standard in the US.
Starting in 2024, Rivian will offer adapters to its customers so they can access Tesla Supercharger stations, which use the company's North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug and outlet. And in 2025, Rivian will begin to manufacture its R1T trucks and R1S SUVs with Tesla's charging port, obviating the need for an adapter.
This agreement makes electric vehicle ownership simpler by offering more ways to fast charge your Rivian vehicle and...