What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Rivian R1T AT?
You need a 48 amp Level 2 charger to fill the 143.1 kWh battery in your 2024 Rivian R1T AT overnight. The onboard charger caps AC intake at 11.5 kW. Plugging into a standard wall outlet takes 99 hours at 2.8 miles per hour. That trickle speed fails basic daily utility.
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 12.4 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 22 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 99 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 2.8 miles |
| EPA rated range | 277 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 143.1 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The truck accepts up to 48 amps of continuous current through its J1772 connector. Buying a larger 50 amp unit like the ChargePoint Home Flex yields no speed gain because the onboard hardware limits intake. You get 22 miles of range per hour of Level 2 charging at the maximum rate. A full battery takes 12.4 hours from zero. Drop below 48 amps and charge times stretch out linearly.
What the install involves
A 48 amp continuous load requires a dedicated 60 amp breaker and heavy-gauge copper wiring. Hardwiring is mandatory because no standard household receptacle handles 48 amps safely for long periods. Mount the unit indoors or outdoors near where you park. Call an electrician to pull permits, inspect your panel capacity, and run the circuit.
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Common questions
- Do I need an electrician for the install?
- Yes. Running a 60 amp circuit requires heavy wire gauges and panel work that demands professional licensing.
- What plug does the truck use?
- The truck uses a J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard.
- Can I use a normal wall outlet?
- Level 1 household outlets deliver 2.8 miles of range per hour. A full charge takes 99 hours using that method.
- What happens if I buy a 50 amp charger?
- The truck caps draw at 48 amps. Extra capacity on the charger goes unused.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Rivian R1T AT. Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.