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EV Charger Error

Waiting for Vehicle

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.

Warning

The ABB Terra charger has authenticated successfully and is ready to charge, but the vehicle has not started the charging handshake. The charger is waiting for the car to respond.

What to do

  1. Make sure the connector is fully inserted into the vehicle charge port
  2. Check that the vehicle is not in a delayed charging mode or timer
  3. Lock your vehicle. Some cars require the doors to be locked before charging begins
  4. Unplug, wait 10 seconds, and plug in again
  5. If the issue persists, try a different connector or charger

Who's responsible?

  • This may be something you can fix yourself
  • This may be a vehicle issue

Technical details

Error code
ABB_WaitingForVehicle
Category
Communication
Classification
communication
Source
ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)

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