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Which Charging Adapters Work With the Rivian R2?

Every R2 has a NACS port. Tesla Superchargers and Rivian NACS home chargers need no adapter. J1772 Level 2 needs the $50 AC adapter; CCS1 DC fast needs the $200 Combo CCS1 DC adapter.

By SundryardLast reviewed 15 Sept 2026How we source claims

NACS to CCS1 charging adapter on a concrete surface
NACS↔CCS1 adapter (Wikimedia). R2 uses a native NACS port; Rivian sells J1772 AC and Combo CCS1 DC adapters separately. · 4300streetcar · Wikimedia Commons
NACS to CCS1 charging adapter on a concrete surface
NACS↔CCS1 adapter photo (Wikimedia). R2 ships with a native NACS port — adapters are for J1772 AC and CCS1 DC stalls, not for NACS Superchargers.

Home Level 2 with Rivian NACS wall / portable

WorksOfficial

No adapter. Plug the NACS connector into the R2 port.

Adapter
No adapter
Gear / claim
Rivian Wall Charger — NACS ($800)
  • Gear Shop: up to 38 miles of range per hour for R2 (25 for R1S/R1T).

Source: Rivian Gear Shop — Wall Charger NACS · checked 2026-09-15

Pick a charging situation

Adapter matrix (always visible)

R2 native port is NACS (rivian.com/r2). Prices and fit from Rivian Gear Shop product pages, checked 2026-09-15.

SituationNeedStateSource
Home Level 2 with Rivian NACS wall / portableNo adapterWorksRivian Gear Shop — Wall Charger NACS
Tesla Supercharger (NACS)No adapterWorksRivian R2 product page
Public / workplace J1772 Level 2J1772 AC AdapterWorksRivian Gear Shop — J1772 AC Adapter
CCS1 DC fast chargerCombo CCS1 DC AdapterWorksRivian Gear Shop — Combo CCS1 DC Adapter
Trying J1772 adapter on a DC fast stallWrong adapter for this stallDoes not workRivian Gear Shop — J1772 AC Adapter
Trying CCS1 adapter on a J1772 AC pedestalWrong adapter for this stallDoes not workRivian Gear Shop — Combo CCS1 DC Adapter

Direct answers

What connector does the R2 use?
NACS. Rivian’s R2 page: every R2 has a NACS charge port for Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada.
Do I need an adapter for home charging?
Not if you use Rivian’s NACS Wall Charger ($800) or Portable Charger ($400). You need the $50 J1772 AC Adapter for J1772 Level 2 pedestals.
What about CCS1 DC fast chargers?
Buy the Combo CCS1 DC Adapter ($200) — Level 3 DC only, max 500A / 1000V per Gear Shop.

Broader R2 gear fit (covers, racks, mats): R2 accessory compatibility.

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