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Connected but not charging

The vehicle and charger are connected and communicating, but no energy is delivered to the battery.

Common causes

  • Charging scheduled in the vehicle or in the charger app
  • Vehicle charge limit already reached
  • Load management holding the session to a low current
  • Authorization or activation requirement not met
  • Connector not fully latched

Safe checks

  1. 1Check the vehicle for a scheduled departure or charge window.
  2. 2Check the vehicle charge limit and the battery state of charge.
  3. 3Confirm the connector is fully inserted and the latch is engaged.
  4. 4Check the charger app for an authorization or activation prompt.
  5. 5Unplug, wait ten seconds and reconnect before assuming a hardware fault.

Related error codes

Brands commonly affected

When to call a technician

Call a qualified technician if the device repeats the fault after a manufacturer-approved restart, shows a burning smell, has damaged or discoloured wiring, or if the symptom involves the battery, inverter power stage or any sealed high-voltage component.

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