Tesla technology inches closer to becoming industry standard as Rivian joins its charging network

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Tesla technology inches closer to becoming industry standard as Rivian joins its charging network

By TOM KRISHER
June 20, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicle maker Rivian says it will follow General Motors and Ford and join Tesla’s charging network next year.

The startup truck, SUV and delivery van maker says Tuesday that like GM and Ford, it also will adopt Tesla’s charging connector, another step toward making it the industry standard.

Existing Rivian vehicles will need an adapter to link to a Tesla charger. But Rivian says vehicles manufactured in 2025 and beyond will come standard with a Tesla charging port.

It is another domino to fall as the auto industry considers switching to Tesla’s connector, which it calls the North American Charging Standard. At present, nearly all automakers other than Tesla use what is called a CCS connector developed with the Society of Automotive Engineers.

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[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. I don't like that it's Tesla's specifically, but I applaud standardizing, I think it's key (nt)

[Kablooie]

2. I hate Musk's political involvement too but..

Tesla as a company is doing a hell of a lot of things right.
Many, many things they have done were completely unknown to the auto industry and now everyone else is trying to copy them.