Rivian Embraces Tesla's EV Charging Tech

Rivian Automotive became the latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s charging plug and technology.

Photo Insert: Rivian owners also will be able to charge using Tesla’s supercharger network, the largest in North America.

Rivian owners also will be able to charge using Tesla’s supercharger network, the largest in North America, Janet H. Cho and Al Root reported for Barron’s Daily.

The deal gives Rivian drivers access to more than 12,000 Tesla superchargers in the US and Canada starting in 2024. Rivian’s R1T and R1S model owners can access them using an adapter.

Future Rivian models will use Tesla’s charging-port configuration starting in 2025.

Ford Motor and General Motors have similar deals, which are helping to build a potentially lucrative side business for Tesla. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives tweeted that it’s quickly becoming “Game, Set, Match” for Tesla regarding the charging system in the US.

Stellantis said it is evaluating Tesla’s charging standard, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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