What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2023 Rivian R1T?
The 2023 Rivian R1T needs a 48 amp Level 2 charger to refill its 152.2 kWh battery overnight. Onboard hardware caps AC charging at 11.5 kW. Going beyond 48 amps draws power the truck cannot accept.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.5 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 13.2 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 27 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 106 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.3 miles |
| EPA rated range | 352 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 152.2 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Your truck pulls a maximum of 48 amps, so buying a larger charger wastes money. A 50 amp unit like the ChargePoint Home Flex will run at 48 amps or lower, but the R1T ignores the extra capacity. Feeding the vehicle 48 amps adds 27 miles of range every hour. A complete recharge from empty takes 13.2 hours. Level 1 charging crawls at 3.3 miles per hour and takes 106 hours.
What the install involves
Supplying 48 amps requires a 60 amp breaker paired with heavy-gauge copper wiring. Household receptacles cannot handle this load safely. You must hardwire the EVSE directly to the circuit. Hire an electrician to inspect your panel capacity and run the dedicated line.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- What plug does the truck use?
- The R1T uses a J1772 connector. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard for AC Level 2 charging.
- Can I use a standard wall outlet?
- No standard household receptacle handles 48 amps. A 48 amp EVSE must be hardwired into a dedicated circuit.
- What happens if I buy a 50 amp charger?
- The truck still pulls only 48 amps because of its onboard charger limit. Units like the ChargePoint Home Flex let you adjust amperage down if your panel lacks capacity.
- How long does a full charge take?
- Plugging into a 48 amp Level 2 supply fills the 152.2 kWh battery in 13.2 hours. Standard Level 1 household charging takes 106 hours.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2023 Rivian R1T (covering 7 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.