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EV Charger Error

Ground Fault Detected (ABB)

Updated March 2026

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This is general guidance based on the ChargeX MREC standard. Actual charger behavior varies by manufacturer and firmware version. Always follow on-screen instructions and contact the charging network if you are unsure.

Critical

The ABB charger detected a ground fault and stopped charging for safety. This is a protective shutdown. The fault could be in the charger, the cable, or the vehicle.

What to do

  1. Do not attempt to restart charging on this unit
  2. Unplug the connector and move to a different charger
  3. Report the fault to the charging network with the charger ID
  4. If this happens on multiple chargers, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer

Who's responsible?

  • This is likely a charger hardware issue
  • This may be a vehicle issue

Technical details

Error code
ABB_GroundFaultDetected
Category
Safety
Classification
safety
Source
ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)

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