Rivian Plans To Switch To Tesla’s NACS-Style
Tesla could now argue that it should have access to federal funds to support charging infrastructure since the NACS is no longer just for charging its own vehicles.
On Tuesday, Rivian, the electric truck and SUV company backed by Amazon, announced it will be adopting Tesla’s ‘North American Charging Standard’. Rivian plans to start building its R1T pickup and R1S SUV with NACS-style charging ports starting in 2025. Its upcoming smaller models will also have the Tesla-style charging ports. By spring of next year, Rivian owners will be…