This is general guidance based on U.S. Department of Energy AFDC. Actual charger behavior varies by manufacturer and firmware version. Always follow on-screen instructions and contact the charging network if you are unsure. If anything looks or feels unsafe, stop charging and move away from the charger.
The network detected a duplicate charging session on your account. This can happen if a session did not end cleanly and you tried to start another one.
Seeing this on the charger right now?
- Don't unplug while the charger is active. Wait for the screen to update.
- Try stopping and restarting the session from the charging app or RFID card.
- If the error persists, move to a different connector or charger if available.
Read the full explanation below, or scan the charger screen with EVcourse for instant help.
What to do
- Check the charging network's app for active sessions and end any stuck ones
- Wait 2 to 3 minutes and try again
- Contact the network's support if you see double charges on your account
Technical details
- Error code
- DuplicateTransaction
- Category
- Payment
- Classification
- authorization
- Source
- Learn more from U.S. Department of Energy AFDC. EVcourse is not affiliated with U.S. Department of Energy AFDC.
Seeing this error at the charger?
Drivers can verify this specific error by scanning the screen with EVcourse. The app reads any charger display, any language. Free to try on iOS.
Other errors
From Finn, engineer: This error code is part of the ChargeX MREC standard used across public charging networks. Always follow the instructions on the charger display. If the error persists, contact the charging network's support line or try a different charger.
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