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's card reader could not read your RFID card. The card may be damaged, held too far away, or the reader may be faulty.
What to do
- Hold your card flat against the reader symbol for 2 to 3 seconds
- Try removing your card from any wallet or case that might interfere
- Try a different RFID card or use the charging network's app instead
- If the reader does not respond to any card, it may be faulty. Report to the network
Who's responsible?
- This may be something you can fix yourself
- This is likely a charger hardware issue
Technical details
- Error code
- RFIDReadError
- Category
- Authorization
- Classification
- authorization
- Source
- ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)
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