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EVgo EV Home Chargers Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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E01
Charger will not start charging; display shows E01 immediately after vehicle is connected
Pilot Signal Communication Fault
E02
Charger displays E02 and refuses to energize; vehicle does not begin charging
Ground Fault / Leakage Current Detected
E03
Display shows E03 and charging stops or will not start
Contactor Welded or Contactor Feedback Fault
E04
Charger shows E04 and will not charge; often occurs during hot weather or long sessions
Overtemperature Protection Trip
E05
Display shows E05; charger refuses to start or stops shortly after starting
Input Voltage Out of Range
E06
Charger shows E06 and does not charge; may occur intermittently when plugging in
Proximity / Latch Switch Fault
E07
Display shows E07; charger will not start charging even though vehicle is connected
Relay Self‑Test Failure / Stuck Relay
E08
Charger shows E08 and stops charging; may occur when vehicle requests high current
Output Overcurrent / Short Circuit Detected
E09
Display shows E09; charger does not respond to plug‑in or start commands
Internal Communication Failure (Control Board to Power Module)
E10
Charger shows E10 and refuses to charge; often after installation or rewiring
Grounding / Protective Earth Fault
E11
Display shows E11; charger may start then quickly stop charging
Insulation Resistance / Isolation Fault
E12
Charger shows E12; Wi‑Fi or network icon may be flashing; charging may still work but with limited features
Network Communication Error
E13
Display shows E13; charger does not respond to app commands or remote updates
Cloud / Backend Communication Failure
E14
Charger shows E14 and refuses to charge; may occur after firmware update attempt
Firmware Integrity / Configuration Error
E15
Display shows E15; charger may intermittently stop charging without user input
Internal Power Supply Fault (Low‑Voltage Rail Error)
E16
Charger shows E16; vehicle reports charging error and stops
Pilot Duty Cycle / Current Limit Mismatch
E17
Display shows E17; charger appears to reboot repeatedly or freeze
Internal Watchdog Reset / System Crash
E18
Charger shows E18; RFID card or user authentication fails repeatedly
User Authentication / RFID Reader Fault
E19
Display shows E19; charger indicates internal memory or log error
Data Logging / Memory Fault
E20
Charger shows E20; vehicle reports that the EVSE is not properly grounded or safe
Line Polarity / Wiring Error
Symptom
Charger completely dead – no lights on display, no response when vehicle is plugged in
No Power / Input Supply Failure
Symptom
Charger emits a burning smell or visible smoke during or after charging
Overheating / Component Burnout
Symptom
Charger gets very hot to the touch during normal charging, even at moderate ambient temperatures
Overheating Enclosure / Thermal Management Issue
Symptom
Charger leaks water from the bottom of the enclosure after rain or washing the car nearby
Water Ingress / Seal Failure
Symptom
Charger makes loud buzzing, humming, or clicking noises during operation
Excessive Electrical or Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Charger powers on but will not start charging; no specific error code shown on display
General Start Failure / Handshake Incomplete
Symptom
Charger randomly restarts or reboots during idle periods or charging
Intermittent Power / Control Reset
Symptom
Charger trips the upstream breaker frequently during or shortly after starting a charge
Nuisance Breaker Tripping
Symptom
Charger’s cable is difficult to insert or remove from the vehicle inlet
Mechanical Connector Wear / Misalignment
Symptom
Charger’s display is blank or unreadable, but vehicle still charges when plugged in
Display / HMI Failure
Symptom
Charger’s status LEDs blink in an unusual pattern with no clear error code on the display
Non‑Latching Diagnostic Indication
Symptom
Charging session starts but stops after a few minutes without any error code; user must restart manually
Intermittent Charging / Session Dropout
Symptom
Touch buttons or capacitive keys on the charger front panel do not respond reliably
Front Panel Control / Keypad Malfunction
Symptom
Vehicle displays a message that the EVSE is not properly grounded or safe, but the EVgo charger shows no error
Marginal Grounding / High Ground Impedance
Symptom
Vehicle reports that charging current is lower than expected; EVgo charger appears limited
Reduced Output Current / Derating
Symptom
Visible cracks, cuts, or abrasions on the EVgo charging cable jacket
Cable Insulation Damage
Symptom
Wi‑Fi connection to the charger is unstable or frequently drops, affecting app control
Unstable Wireless Connectivity
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