Everything Rivian won't tell you about charging

Charging can feel complicated and confusing for first time EV buyers. Here's everything I wish I had known about Rivian charging on day one. How to optimize charging cost for road trips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP0q1ZtLDPk Resources 📚: 👉 Get up to 500 points + 3 months charging with my referral link! https://crtrlnk.co/R1cyCte Want a weekly Rivian Recap newsletter? Join me here : https://crtrlnk.co/cbVa36z Rivian Lease Deal Calculator👇: https://crtrlnk.co/bVmiMLg Rivian Range Calculator 🪫: https://crtrlnk.co/O60WhD5 Rivian Lease vs Buy Comparison 🆚: https://crtrlnk.co/mjAxEfx _______________________________________________ Great Services for your Rivian Rivian Roamer : https://crtrlnk.co/bkBuce5 Home EV Charging Essentials 1. Best Wall-Connector : https://crtrlnk.co/jjcXLdI 2. Wall-Connector Pedestal : https://crtrlnk.co/VzkBQe2 Charging Adapters (CSS) 1. NACS to CCS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/JH8dLPm 2. Level 2 Tesla to J1772 (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/XPKXtPO Charging Adapter (NACS) 1. CCS to NACS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/oiDGedG 2. J1772 to NACS (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/9ULURJr Best Rivian Accessories 1. MagSafe Charging Pad - Drop-in Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/XceAVIj - Integrated Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/43UPgOL 2. Screen Protectors (3 Pack) - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/ngtCa98 3. Backseat Pet Protector - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/XVZPQCn 4. 2nd Row Tablet Mount - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/p0rwIz4 5. 2TB Security Camera SSD - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/AlVc7v8 6. Right Angle USB-C Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/iHHCCG5 7. Sunshades : https://crtrlnk.co/0lGqVo0 8. Air Filters : https://crtrlnk.co/PuHnTOE 9. Mud Flaps - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/X22Uqtf 10. Arm Rest Organizer - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/3Q67XyT 11. Magnetic Jack Pucks - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/Cql23j7 12. Center Tray Organizer and Drink Holder - Gen1 : https://crtrlnk.co/2FcYVAg - Gen2 : https://crtrlnk.co/jVKkgKE 13. RV 30amp Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/XNr93yI 14. Exped Megamat Auto - R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/dpNQCPO Recording & Software 1. Desk Camera - Sony a6600 : https://crtrlnk.co/0bEbdoR 2. Lens - Sigma 16 f/1.4 : https://crtrlnk.co/119QR9B 3. HDMI Capture Card - Elgato CamLink 4k : https://crtrlnk.co/IIbgjOR 4. Desk Microphone - Shure SM7B (but you should get SM7dB): https://crtrlnk.co/iiFWMum 5. Key Light - Neewer CB300C : https://crtrlnk.co/iUrzso0 - Light Stand : https://crtrlnk.co/qi67Bvf - Softbox : https://crtrlnk.co/duhK70z 6. Accent Lights - Neewer TL120C (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/UommjVj 7. Teleprompter - Elgato Teleprompter : https://crtrlnk.co/sthBA8w 8. Mobile Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/UlFiJIH 9. Action Cameras - DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/hAS5Ap1 10. Wireless Mics - DJI Mic 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/RzKJEgE Starlink Mini & Accessories 1. Starlink Mini (1-month free service) : https://crtrlnk.co/k8eDHDX 2. Starlink Mini Suction Cup Mount : https://crtrlnk.co/f2ST4Um 3. Starlink Mini 12v Adapter : https://crtrlnk.co/43pbHS0 DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links. Music from Apple Final Cut Pro Descriptions & links managed by Creator Link Pro. 10 videos managed for free: https://crtrlnk.co/mi1vOq7 News, video and photography credit to: Rivian X Rivian Community Reddit Rivian Community Rivian Owners Forum Chapters 🎬: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Rivian charging basics 1:23 Home charging setup 3:20 The adapter problem 4:57 The two-adapter reality 5:28 Charging speeds explained 7:47 Real charging options 10:47 How long charging actually takes 13:23 Daily charging habits 14:17 AC vs. DC charging 15:14 Vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-load 17:44 Finding chargers in Rivian nav 18:50 Best public charging networks 21:06 Tesla Supercharger test 25:09 Plug & Charge and charging UI 27:29 Charging strategy and the 80% rule 27:55 Rivian Adventure Network test 31:31 Real charging session breakdown 32:14 Road trip charging strategy 33:32 Final thoughts