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Common error messages that you may receive at a charging station

You arrive at the charging station and just want to charge your car to continue the journey. But you get an error message and panic a little. We sort out the most common error messages. We asked one of the biggest charging networks – Electrify America and Chargepanel that provides software and services for electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management. about the most common error messages.

• “EVSE Not Connected”: This message indicates that the charging station is not properly connected to the electric vehicle, or that the charging cable is not properly plugged in.
• “EV Not Connected”: This message indicates that the electric vehicle is not properly connected to the charging station, or that the charging cable is not properly plugged in.
• “EV Charging Not Allowed”: This message may appear if the charging station is not compatible with the electric vehicle, or if the charging station is currently in use by another vehicle.
• “Authorization Error”: This message may appear if there is an issue with the account being used to pay for the charging session, or if the account does not have enough funds to cover the cost of the charging session.
• “Out of Service”: This message indicates that the charging station is currently out of service and cannot be used.
• “Plug Error”: This message indicates that there is a problem with the charging plug and it needs to be serviced.
• “Charging Error”: This message indicates that there is an issue with the charging process and it needs to be investigated.

Electric car charging at public charging stations has been growing over the years

It’s important to note that the error messages can vary depending on the charging station, and it’s always good to check the user manual or contact the customer service of the charging network if you are unsure of what the error message means.

The trend of electric car charging at public charging stations has been growing over the years globally, with more and more charging stations being built and more electric vehicles being on the road. This is due to various factors such as increased government support, falling battery prices, and greater consumer awareness and demand for electric vehicles. According to the IEA (International Energy Agency), the global number of electric vehicles reached 5 million in 2018, and it is expected to reach 130-250 million by 2030. This will increase the demand for charging infrastructure as well.