Rivian R1T and R1S charging adapter guide — J1772 to NACS for 2024+, NACS to CCS1 for 2022–2023 Supercharger access

Rivian R1T & R1S Charging Adapter Guide: J1772, Superchargers, and CCS1 Access (2026)

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Rivian R1T & R1S Charging Adapter Guide:
J1772, Superchargers & CCS1 Access (2026)
Last updated: May 2026  ·  7 min read  ·  ChargePapa Team
Which adapter you need for your Rivian depends on one thing: your model year. Rivian switched to NACS in 2024, so R1T and R1S trucks from 2024 onward plug directly into Tesla Superchargers without any adapter — but need a J1772 adapter for older Level 2 stations. If you drive a 2022–2023 Rivian with a CCS1 port, the situation is reversed.
Rivian R1T / R1S NACS / CCS1 Adapter Guide

Which adapter you need for your Rivian depends on one thing: your model year. Rivian switched to NACS in 2024, so R1T and R1S trucks from 2024 onward plug directly into Tesla Superchargers without any adapter — but they need a small J1772 adapter for the older Level 2 stations still common at hotels and parking garages. If you drive a 2022 or 2023 Rivian with a CCS1 port, the situation is reversed: J1772 Level 2 works natively, and you need an adapter for Supercharger access.

Rivian Connector Type by Model Year

Vehicle Model Year Connector Native Supercharger Native J1772 L2
Rivian R1T 2022–2023 CCS1 ❌ Adapter required ✅ Native
Rivian R1T 2024+ NACS (SAE J3400) ✅ No adapter ❌ Adapter required
Rivian R1S 2022–2023 CCS1 ❌ Adapter required ✅ Native
Rivian R1S 2024+ NACS (SAE J3400) ✅ No adapter ❌ Adapter required

Rivian was among the first non-Tesla manufacturers to commit to NACS adoption, announcing the 2024 transition before SAE formally standardized the connector as SAE J3400 in June 2023.

Rivian 2024+ (NACS Port) — Adapter Scenarios

J1772 Destination Chargers

J1772 (SAE J1772) remains the dominant Level 2 standard at hotels, workplace chargers, and many public parking installations. A NACS car cannot plug into a J1772 handle without an adapter. The adapter attaches to the J1772 station handle; your standard NACS cable then plugs into your truck.

IP54 weatherproofing. Silver-plated copper alloy contacts. Supports the R1T/R1S’s 11.5 kW onboard charger at full speed.
View Tesla-Link Ultra ★
Lower current ceiling (50A = ~12 kW at 240V) but adds a physical latch — useful for J1772 connectors that are worn or loose.
View MRS-AST-T1
Adapter Current Max Power (240V) Notes
Tesla-Link Ultra ★ 80A 19.2 kW ceiling Matches R1T/R1S 11.5 kW OBC max
MRS-AST-T1 50A 12 kW Latch lock for loose J1772 handles

Tesla Superchargers

✅ No adapter needed

2024+ Rivian connects natively. Network authentication through Rivian app (pre-authorization via Tesla account linkage required on first use — see Rivian’s Supercharger setup guide).

Electrify America / EVgo / CCS1 DC Networks

Electrify America and EVgo still operate CCS1 DC fast chargers. The 2024+ Rivian (NACS) cannot connect to CCS1 DC infrastructure without a NACS-to-CCS1 DC adapter. As of mid-2026, this adapter direction is uncommon in the market — check network station availability before long trips away from Supercharger corridors.

Rivian 2022–2023 (CCS1 Port) — Adapter Scenarios

Tesla Supercharger Access

The 2022–2023 Rivian has a CCS1 inlet. Tesla Superchargers use NACS. Because CCS1 and NACS use the same PLC (Power Line Communication) signaling protocol for DC charging, a passive (non-active-protocol) adapter bridges the two.

Passive adapter — no active protocol converter required. Rated 500A / 1000V DC. IP65 weatherproofing. Actual session speed capped by the lower of your Rivian’s DC max charge rate (135 kW for R1T/R1S) or the Supercharger stall’s output.

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J1772 Level 2 Chargers

✅ No adapter needed

CCS1 includes the J1772 upper section — J1772 Level 2 plugs directly into any CCS1 vehicle.

Home Charging

  • 2022–2023 Rivian: any J1772 EVSE or wallbox works natively (CCS1 car). A NACS wallbox requires a J1772-to-NACS adapter on the cable end.
  • 2024+ Rivian: NACS wallbox works natively. A J1772 home charger needs the Tesla-Link adapter.

Which Rivian Adapters Should You Keep in the Truck?

2024+ R1T / R1S (NACS)
✅ Must carry:
J1772-to-NACS AC adapter
For destination chargers away from Supercharger network
📍 Nice to have:
Extra NACS cable in the bed — long sessions on V3 stalls
2022–2023 R1T / R1S (CCS1)
✅ Must carry:
NACS-to-CCS1 DC adapter
For Supercharger access — covers 70%+ of US fast charging stalls
📍 No AC adapter needed
J1772 is natively compatible with CCS1

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Rivian R1T charge at Tesla Superchargers?
The 2024+ Rivian R1T and R1S have NACS ports and connect directly to Tesla Superchargers without any adapter. The 2022–2023 R1T and R1S have CCS1 ports and require a passive CCS1-to-NACS DC adapter (same PLC protocol). Both model years can access Superchargers — the difference is whether an adapter is needed.
What J1772 adapter does a 2024 Rivian need?
Any NACS-port Rivian (2024+) needs a J1772-to-NACS AC adapter to use J1772 Level 2 stations. The ChargePapa Tesla-Link Ultra ★ (80A) supports the R1T and R1S’s 11.5 kW onboard charger at full speed. The 50A model (MRS-AST-T1) works but limits the session to approximately 12 kW.
Can a CCS1 Rivian (2022–2023) charge at Electrify America?
Yes — the 2022–2023 Rivian has a CCS1 port, which is native to Electrify America, EVgo, Blink, and most third-party US DC fast charge networks. No adapter needed for those networks. The Supercharger network is the one that requires a NACS adapter for CCS1 vehicles.
What is the charging speed difference between the 2022 and 2024 Rivian on Level 2?
The difference is not in the port standard — both model year groups support the same R1T / R1S onboard charger (11.5 kW max on AC Level 2, or ~48A at 240V). The connector change (CCS1 → NACS) affects which stations are native vs. require an adapter, not the charging speed itself.

Related: Why Ford, GM, and Rivian Owners Can Now Charge at Tesla Stations

ChargePapa’s Tesla-Link line covers J1772-to-NACS adapters from 50A through 80A for 2024+ NACS Rivian owners. The DC-Link NACS-to-CCS1 adapter handles Supercharger access for 2022–2023 CCS1 Rivians.

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