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EV Charger Error

Contactor Fault (Tritium)

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 Tritium charger detected a fault with its internal contactors, the high-voltage switches that connect power to the cable. Charging cannot start or has been stopped for safety.

What to do

  1. Do not attempt to restart on this charger
  2. Unplug and move to a different charger
  3. Report the fault to the network operator
  4. This is a critical hardware failure that requires technician repair

Who's responsible?

  • This is likely a charger hardware issue
  • The charging network operator needs to fix this

Technical details

Error code
Tritium_ContactorFault
Category
Electrical
Classification
safety, maintenance
Source
ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)

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