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EV Charger Error

Current Demand Error

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 charger and your vehicle cannot agree on how much current to deliver. The vehicle is requesting more or less current than the charger can safely provide.

What to do

  1. Unplug and retry
  2. Try a different DC charger with a different power rating
  3. If the issue persists, contact your vehicle manufacturer

Who's responsible?

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

Technical details

Error code
CurrentDemandError
Category
Electrical
Classification
safety
Source
ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)

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