Using Tesla wall charger with the Rivian?

[Derek]

I have a Tesla wall charger installed at my house now. I'm choosing not to get the Rivian wall charger and get an adapter to charge my truck once I get it.

Has anyone done this and have you had any problems?

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[nukem384]

As long as the adapter works, you'll be fine. The HPWC can charge any car. It's not like the SC network where Tesla locks out any non Tesla.

 

[bd5400]

I used the Lectron 48amp adapter without issue up until I had the Tesla wall connector replaced with the Rivian one.

 

[r1tshivermetimbers]

Same @bd5400 I also used the Lectron adapter and had no issues until the Rivian wall charger was installed.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

As long as the adapter works, you'll be fine. The HPWC can charge any car. It's not like the SC network where Tesla locks out any non Tesla.

I believe the Tesla Wall Connector can be configured to block access to non-Tesla vehicles, or even restrict to specific Tesla vehicles, only. Of course, if OP has "ownership" of the TWC then they can disable this feature.

https://www.tesla.com/support/gen-3-wall-connector-access-control

 

[Mandarin]

use it for 3 months already with an adapter. No issues.

 

[Derek]

I believe the Tesla Wall Connector can be configured to block access to non-Tesla vehicles, or even restrict to specific Tesla vehicles, only. Of course, if OP has "ownership" of the TWC then they can disable this feature.

https://www.tesla.com/support/gen-3-wall-connector-access-control

I have the Gen 2 charger so I don't have those features but it's good to know.

 

[nukem384]

I believe the Tesla Wall Connector can be configured to block access to non-Tesla vehicles, or even restrict to specific Tesla vehicles, only. Of course, if OP has "ownership" of the TWC then they can disable this feature.

https://www.tesla.com/support/gen-3-wall-connector-access-control

Yeah that is something new I didn't know about on the gen 3. I guess I'm a little old school and thinking about the gen 2 where it's just plug in and you're done.

 

[JGard18]

Another data point here. Traded in my Tesla on Friday, had the Lektron adapter and it's been working perfectly thus far. Getting 9kW, sometimes 10, through a 50A circuit.

 

[ironpig]

Like others, I use the Lectron adapter. No issues for almost 3 months.

 

[Smithery]

Until our garage rebuild is complete, we're using our Tesla Mobile Connector with the Lectron Tesla->J1772 adapter

It's working just fine at 40A (Since we only have a 50A circuit for the plug).

I'd expect the Tesla Wall Connector would work similarly fine.

 

[kizamybute']

I used my Tesla charger for 3 months with the Lectron adapter just fine. Got about 20 miles per hour. Just got the Rivian charger installed yesterday. It charges at 24-25 MPH. Plug goes into the port MUCH easier with the Rivian charger.

 

[JGard18]

I used my Tesla charger for 3 months with the Lectron adapter just fine. Got about 20 miles per hour. Just got the Rivian charger installed yesterday. It charges at 24-25 MPH. Plug goes into the port MUCH easier with the Rivian charger.

What circuit do you have for the charger? 50A? I'm getting 9-10kW with the adapter, which is exactly what I was getting in my Tesla, too.

 

[kizamybute']

What circuit do you have for the charger? 50A? I'm getting 9-10kW with the adapter, which is exactly what I was getting in my Tesla, too.

My Tesla charger was an 80 amp charger. Ran it through a 100 amp breaker. For the new install, I installed a new electrical panel and am using a 60 amp breaker for the Rivian charger. Per the instructions that came with the Rivian charger

 

[JGard18]

My Tesla charger was an 80 amp charger. Ran it through a 100 amp breaker. For the new install, I installed a new electrical panel and am using a 60 amp breaker for the Rivian charger. Per the instructions that came with the Rivian charger

Gotcha. That's important info to know regarding why you have a better charge rate now. I'm on a 50A circuit, meaning my charger won't go any faster and it's unlikely I'd get a better charge rate by installing the Rivian charger.

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