Rivian Latest to Reach Deal with Tesla on the Use of its Chargers

Following in Ford and GM’s footsteps, Rivian has reached an agreement with Tesla that will give its EVs access to a large part of Tesla’s charging network across Canada and the United States. 

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Starting in the spring of 2024, owners of the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV will be able to use some 12,000 of the 17,000 stations offered by Tesla's supercharging network. 

In that initial phase, that will be possible via the use of an adapter, but that as of 2025, Rivian’s EVs will be delivered to buyers with the NACS (North American Charging Standard) connector used by Tesla already installed, eliminating the need for an adapter. 

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