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EV Charger Error

Charger Contactor Fault

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 contactors (internal switches) inside the charger failed to open or close properly. This is a hardware fault with the charger unit.

What to do

  1. Try a different connector on the same charger
  2. Move to a different charger
  3. Report the unit to the charging network. This requires maintenance

Who's responsible?

  • This is likely a charger hardware issue

Technical details

Error code
EVSEContactorFault
Category
Hardware
Classification
safety
Source
ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)

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