Maintenance Guides / Energy & Power

Test EV charger GFCI protection

Difficulty: easyTime: 5 mins

Why it matters

All EVSE include internal GFCI; faulty GFCI may not protect from shock.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Locate test button on EV charger (faceplate or app).

  • 2

    Ensure vehicle parked and connected.

  • 3

    Press GFCI test button.

  • 4

    Charger should immediately stop and show fault.

  • 5

    Unplug vehicle and replug to reset.

  • 6

    If test button doesn't stop, contact manufacturer.