Free Rivian NACS Adapter - I want my Money Back

[@LJLion]

Your Rivian charge port is on the left, so use the charger on your most right. That's how you fit in without causing a disruption. I learn the hard way with my Lightning. The adapter is very useful. So right charger is always right, that's the way to think about it.

[@williamelkington5430]

The information about this (v.1-2 versus v.3-4 superchargers) has been out there for many months. So it should not have been a surprise. Tesla's web site and app will tell you which sites are compatible with CCS vehicles with an adapter. Getting access to Tesla v.3 and v.4 superchargers is much better than not getting access to v.3 and v.4 superchargers--for most of us. For some of us, apparently, this is not the case. So please send me your adapter, and I'll put it to good use.

[@MichaelTavel]

And the Rivian charge map tells you which Tesla Supercharger sites are compatible.... it's not complicated but you do need some basic knowledge - I suspect they told him how to find chargers when he bought the car or details about using the adapter when he received it?

[@michaelrohrs7475]

No actually it was mostly due to the size of the Rivian. It's bigger the most Tesla's so the length of the charge cable was to short not to have to tie up 2 spots to reach.​@MichaelTavel

[@williamelkington5430]

@@michaelrohrs7475 My understanding is that unless you are on the right-most dispenser or a pull-through dispenser, a Rivian or a Ford is bound to take up two charging stalls, given the cable length on the v.3 superchargers. Tesla seems to have done the math and decided to go with that arrangement. Am I missing something?

[@michaelrohrs7475]

@@williamelkington5430 no guy I was replying to was trying to blame an app or not reading app correctly when the issue in video was it was busy on a Sunday afternoon and only way to charge was to take up 2 spots.

[@williamelkington5430]

@@michaelrohrs7475 There were several issues raised in the video. The crowded issue on a Sunday afternoon has nothing to do with the adapter but rather has to do with the inadequacy of charging infrastructure.

[@jeffmpvd7689]

Do you own your Rivian or does your Rivian own you?

[@professionalelectronics3158]

I was going to say... Sounds like a rivian problem, not a Tesla problem.

[@manuelias86]

I’d happily take the adapter off your hands and pay for shipping😅 I’m still waiting for mine to get delivered

[@vic-wo7hb]

Hey Jehu, why don’t invent an extension adapter for hose, that way anyone can park away from the stall, and not be in the way, patent the idea?

[@tschuuuls486]

You can't easily make that since the chargers cable on a >50kW charger is water cooled. But the plug doesn't forward the cooling so the extension wouldn't be cooled. The charger cannot monitor the temperature of the extension cord and therefore this would be very unsafe.

[@Beeeeeeeeeee]

Haha you clearly aren't a product designer. Just the EMC test and other electrical testing will cost more than an average person makes in a year. Also, do you know how patents work?

[@HobbesNJoe]

Newer Tesla superchargers have longer cables.

[@im4udevco]

Dude, what's your problem? I've used mine on road trips with no issues. You need to set up a 240V L2 charging at home or a dedicated parking spot. If you don't, you should not buy an EV. A2Z has an extension cable for DC fast charging. Looks like Tesla frowned on it, but that's an option.

[@NamTran-ie7yr]

I’m not quite sure what the point of this video was - I clicked it thinking there was an issue with the Rivian adapter, instead it was a lame rant for something that isn’t new. I’ve charged at v3 superchargers before and yes I have to take a spot in the adjacent bay. I’ve likewise charged at v4 chargers where it’s positioned correctly for Rivians. The Tesla app identifies the version type. The comment if the Rivian is your “only car” doesn’t apply to everyone. My R1T is my vehicle, I have a Tesla Wall charger at home. My wife runs a Lightning. Long drives to the city or mountains, I hit up Rivian Network or pull into a v3/v4 super charger. Im in CA, so these are abundant, so mileage may vary in other states. My point here is this video was kinda just click bait.

[@r156dlc6]

Got my adapter, knew about the fact not all Tesla superchargers working…Nav system directed me to one that works with adapter and showed how many were available. It did require me taking up two spots, which I knew would be the case. Did not cause an issue for anyone else as the station was not completely full. Perfect…no…does it work?…yes.

[@Infantry4Life.WarFighters]

The Tesla cable into short? I use the adapter and it works

[@huboz0r]

How do you like the glasses? Are they any good?

[@chase_m_peterson]

I own a Rivian R1T and have an adapter and it works extremely well. Another option is to purchase an at home charger. Wake up every day with a full charge in the convenience of your own home. Upfront costs associated to install this, yes, but worth it.

[@jagkahlon]

Can someone make a extension cable as long as it is reasonably priced would buy. Understand that making one is not simple but will have wide usage.

[@PeterKornum]

It would work if it had an extension cable in the adapter... is that not something you could hack/make??

[@andrewstorer3127]

Alternate title “I don’t know how to use Google and feel like complaining about Tesla charging stations”

[@nafnaf0]

All his points were valid. It takes up two spots to charge, only works on v3 / v4 locations, which the average person doesn't know. It doesn't work well

[@Techridr]

@@nafnaf0 Not so. The app tells you exactly which stations you can use and even which are available without waiting too.

[@breyrey7612]

​@nafnaf0 I did not know as well but a simple Google search lead me to a tesla website which has a map of superchargers near you for non Tesla vehicles.

[@srqnate]

I want an R1S but bought Model X instead. The non Tesla charging experience with videos like this scare the B-Jesus out of me. In two weeks I will drive my X from FL to PA without thinking twice about where to charge. 🤪

[@jimmurphy5355]

With the current state of public EV chargers, owning en electric car is painful if you can’t charge at home. But if you have your own dedicated parking spot with at least a 20 amp 240 volt outlet, it easier and cheaper to “fuel” than a petrol powered car. Your adapter may not be very useful right around your house/shop but it will serve you well if you road trip. I’ve stopped at many a Tesla Supercharger on lots of very long road trips, and rarely encounter a station that anywhere near full. Yes, at most superchargers the Rivian will block one stall while using another. And that’s a big problem at a crowded station. But although you ran into a crowded station, and that particular station may often be crowded, the vast majority of Supercharger sites aren’t usually very full.

[@whyme8068]

Extension cord? 🤔

[@tschuuuls486]

Not a thing on High Power charger.

[@whyme8068]

@@tschuuuls486 Couldn't he make one with large gauge wire to prevent voltage drop and allow enough current?

[@tschuuuls486]

@@whyme8068 but then the charger cannot monitor if the vehicles charge port overheats. Also the cable would be extremely heavy because the extension cannot be liquid cooled. According to some napkin math you would need at least two 14mm² conductors. That would be a 6kg cable for a 1 meter extension, if you needed longer cable that would not be enough gauge. If you needed to stretch to the other side of the vehicle that becomes unreasonable very quickly.

[@whyme8068]

@@tschuuuls486 Ok fine. You win 😂

[@robertfarino9020]

Are you able to make up your own Tesla extension cord or could you use a extension cord between your car and the adapter that is plugged in at the Tesla cord

[@windydrew]

So you're proposing to make a DIY cord that handles 1000V DC and 500 Amps. Great idea /s

[@michaelrohrs7475]

Side question for you noticed you wearing Video Glasses, a couple of questions about them. What brand are they? When you were looking at the dash of the Rivian was that footage from the Glasses? If so was very good. Finally, does it do anything besides recording like AR?

[@TannerBugatti]

Wait, you're complaining about a feature that was never promised when you purchased your vehicle but was provided for free later on as a perk? Make it make sense. You, out of anyone, should know better.

[@honthirty_]

There's a lot of whine in this episode. Bring back the old scrappy, can-do Jay-who!

[@bobkoch3513]

I added a Nacs charger at home so I will need the adapter when it is delivered.

[@nafnaf0]

NACS will be standard on all new Rivians by the end of 2025 (probably more like 2026 or later) and hopefully they will also move the location of the charge port on the R1 to the standard Tesla location like they plan to do on the R2. This would fix the problems going forward.

[@MichaelTavel]

If other manufacturers want to use the SuperCharger network, they need to standardize where the charge port is on the car or install more than one port.

[@billunderwood5453]

Does someone make one of those with a 6-foot cord attached?

[@travyhaagy]

Jesus, dude, maybe spend 5 minutes googling BEFORE you leave.

[@jehugarcia]

Yeah would have found out it’s useless

[@buttninjaflex]

​@@jehugarcia it's literally not useless if you just use your brain. It's not *ideal*, but it's not useless.

[@miguelapuin6288]

Just wait 10 more years then the evs will be less problematic

[@ianburton5624]

I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the nearest compatible supercharger is in Quebec, 850 km away. On the way there I would pass about 8 incompatible superchargers. Hopefully Tesla will start upgrading some of the old superchargers.

[@storeskeeperrvl3797]

Of course they will upgrade once in a while, but it is not Teslas fault if your, whatever car, is not compatible, shit happens 😉 by the way, Tesla invited ALL OEMs to build a common SuC-Network in 2012 and no one was interested, now it is what it is, not the best for OEMs.

[@forevertool]

Why don’t you charge at home? The cars cost more than 60 or 70 thousand dollars,so why don’t you have solar panels at home? or at least a level 2 wall charger,I seen a high percentage of high end cars owners that don’t have their priorities straight,life is very simple just watch the movie Scarface and you will have your answers ( First you get money,then you get the power and then you get the women,in this case get solar panels first follow by a level 2 charger and then your cars my friend 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️)

[@jehugarcia]

Because road trips

[@KenYnc]

😂 your navigation in your Rivian tells you which superchargers are compatible, how many are available, and if an adapter is needed. Your video shows a v3 not a V4 Supercharger. V3 have shorter cables. V4 are longer and the problem of taking up two spots solved.

[@HobbesNJoe]

New title: “I bought a Rivian but want to use Tesla infrastructure, and Tesla cars work better on Tesla infrastructure.” Somebody call a waaambulance.

[@AnthonyTaylor]

Tesla infrastructure is funded by grants from the US company, it should be compatible with a wide range of cars.

[@sNEAKYnIGHTmUPPET]

@@AnthonyTaylor thats just completely untrue. you are thinking of everyone other than tesla

[@hybrdthry911]

@@AnthonyTaylorfalse

[@HobbesNJoe]

Tesla built like, 90% of the existing infrastructure without government grants. Now they get some compensation (grants) but Tesla is STILL paying for most of the cost of the new facilities. Instead of 100% (like before the grants) they now pay less than 100%. Seriously, if you listen to the Mass Media, it’s full of Tesla misinformation. Their customers and Tesla junkies tell a very different story.

[@sNEAKYnIGHTmUPPET]

@@hybrdthry911 might want to specify WHO is false. ty

[@edwash341]

It seems to me, that Tesla can kill all the other competitors networks by installing new stations with the magic dock so that CCS and NACS can charge seamlessly with its longer cable.

[@TheLeebo13]

you cant just Back in?

[@windydrew]

Nope. Cord on V3 is only long enough for front right or rear left. V4 is long enough to reach so he wouldn't have to block a stall

[@HYBRIDEVMASTERSGARAGE]

Pain is GOOD, Saving the Planet is Painful 😁

[@SuperChopperpilot]

Do you know electric vehicles aren't clean, right?

[@hcjpbluesky9916]

You kiddin'? This frog pot is awesome!

[@peterad1529]

Good content, showing how this just isn’t working well at this point

[@buttninjaflex]

It works well if you use your brain and are okay with being "that guy" that takes up two spots.

[@franksaremba79]

So, either you just buy a Tesla. Or you need to do some research beforehand. Because the adapter for Tesla charging stations can be a huge advantage.

[@billgardner9328]

Ur electronically gifted, move the charge port or build an extension cord and market it!

[@kalel1218]

With the time you spent making this useless video you could have done some research so you fully understand the vehicle you own and the partnership with Tesla. The length of the Tesla cable is not the shortcoming (pun intended) of Rivian. You actually said that you ignored the car telling you that the station you went to was NOT compatible. Owning an EV is not difficult if you use common sense. You are saying the adapter is useless but never used it for what it is intended for... Does it connect to a Tesla Supercharger? Does your car get power? If it does those things, then it is not useless

[@Ojames600]

This is why I drive a Tesla, Make EV life so much better

[@Techridr]

Do like everyone else in a Rivian or Ford in that location type, back in and it works. Talking about wasting time is on you. Your Rivian did not navigate you to an incompatible charger, you went on your own. I don't mind legit complains, but when you mess up and then complain, it doesn't look good for you. From the start Tesla said 15000 Superchargers. You don't get all 40,000 because they're not compatible. There is absolutely nothing mysterious about this other than you want to complain about something. As for the "busy" station, that is also on you. If you want to use Superchargers, you should have the Tesla app. Easy peasy. The Tesla app will tell you which stations are available with open working chargers in your area. So this kind of waiting becomes rare.

[@wazoheat]

I thought there was gonna be some kind of legit complaint here about build quality or implementation, not just rehashing complaints that have nothing to do with the adaptor itself. I expected better from this channel.

[@seyi8206]

Sounds like Jehu should invent a connector that has an extension cable built in. Hint HINT.

[@Eric-xp1kl]

Within 10 seconds..it’s apparent your clueless

[@andranes]

Maybe it’s prudent to have a gas vehicle while your EV charges. 😂

[@RickDenzien]

Be prepared people

[@CanyonDriver76]

Boohoo

[@Mark_Chandler]

time to look for a hybrid

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Only without stinking poisonous fossil fuel.

[@Mark_Chandler]

@@wolfgangpreier9160 50+ mpg and no range anxiety.

[@Thezuule1]

@@wolfgangpreier9160 well yeah since the electricity for electric cars comes from magic and unicorn farts.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@Thezuule1 Thx, i did not know that my photovoltaic panels worked with Unicorn farts. Now i know.

[@Thezuule1]

@@wolfgangpreier9160 I’m sure you’ve never used a different charger and your panels were produced using entirely renewable energy. You’re single-handedly saving the whole world. 👍🏻

[@MattLVSandman]

I was in my Prius Prime and the charger was taken so i went to the gas station....

[@shuttlepilot_]

Bingo. Switching from one mono-fuel vehicle to another mono-fuel vehicle. Every financial planner will say you must diversify to be successful and resilient why is it frowned upon in the energy space?

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste .. 🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤ 🕊

[@kweathman]

You could drive a Tesla garbage truck

[@randylenart9674]

This isjust one more reason why I just keep driving my gas and diesel vehicles

[@hoosiercrypto9955]

Probably should have just bought a Tesla.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

But Rivian are so much better looking! If you want to look Yuppie you buy Rivian.

[@davidpopowicz7689]

He does and or did.

[@laloajuria4678]

Not a nazi tho....

[@mannyfragoza9652]

That sucks big time Gas engines are still better right now

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

You really do not know what you are talking about.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

@@wolfgangpreier9160 you are brain washed sadly to say

[@HobbesNJoe]

Ha! Thanks for not buying the EV I want. 🤣

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@mannyfragoza9652 Luckily i am brainwashed and drive the safest, cheapest most convenient most compelling fastest fossil ass whopping vehicle on earth. Sadly i have to wait for my "thisistheendoofthewroldasweknowit" Cyberrrrtruck. I rather be brainwashed than sniffing poison in my garage.

[@anatoliytrifonov9812]

Buy gas car :)

[@hawkeyes4768]

jezzzz wth this is just terrible now i see why everyone going back to hybrids or gas

[@windydrew]

Honestly, probably going to unfollow you because you're starting to come off as whiney and entitled

[@jehugarcia]

My feelings won’t hurt

[@MichaelTavel]

@@jehugarcia Good to know.... but he's not wrong.

[@gsftom]

EV fanboys hate the truth 🙂

[@bosonhiggs1724]

This is exactly why I don't believe in EV cars, it's because of stupid issues like this, because the infrastructure is a joke, because cars are insanely overpriced, because of the headache of thinking about your car battery EVERY TIME you want to drive your car.

[@dreamkiss4u]

Not sure what head ache you are talking about, I have a tesla with free supercharge for life.... all I do is drive there connect it done simple....I eat at my local pho next to it and it's done.

[@jehugarcia]

@dreamkiss4u did you not watch the video? It took 4 charging stations and 2 hours to charge my car.

[@dreamkiss4u]

@jehugarcia I'm not talking about your rivian, I'm responding to the guy saying about all EV in general I'm response to him, I have zero issues with my tesla and locations ... tho your issue is with rivian it self.

[@bosonhiggs1724]

It is always unpredictable if you get lucky with a charger and you ALWAYS plan your long trips considering where the charging stations are. And the fact that Tesla has better charges while the rest are catching up is another reason why EV industry is way to far to be mature enough to even consider any EV car.

[@dreamkiss4u]

@bosonhiggs1724 I'm just talking about my tesla and experience, never have an issue and it literally tells you what places to charge at and it's been so simple for me, granted I haven't gone on a super far trip like 4 hours and more yet