Old charging adapters may melt when used with the Rivian R2

The Rivian R2 uses a 400-volt architecture to keep costs down, but this results in high-amperage charging that can overwhelm older charging adapters. Users have reported adapters melting under the load. Rivian R2 owners are warned to avoid older or incompatible charging accessories.

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