Rivian
Nuisance Tripping of Upstream Protection
Rivian charger frequently trips a GFCI or AFCI breaker upstream
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Charger’s internal leakage current near breaker threshold, Shared neutral or ground issues in panel, Electrical noise from switching circuits, Incompatible breaker type for EVSE loads
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not bypass ground fault protection without consulting an electrician.
- Step 1 – Dedicated circuit: Ensure the Rivian charger is on a dedicated circuit with no shared loads or shared neutrals.
- Step 2 – Breaker type: Consult an electrician about using a breaker type recommended for EVSE loads (often standard thermal-magnetic without additional GFCI if the EVSE has built-in CCID).
- Step 3 – Inspect panel wiring: Verify that neutrals and grounds are not tied together on subpanel bars in violation of code.
If nuisance tripping continues on a properly wired circuit, the charger’s internal leakage or noise may be excessive and require service.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Rivian Wall Charger Ground Fault Circuitry
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