EV Charging Indicator
The vehicle is charging (or ready to charge). A red/amber variant indicates a charging fault.
What it means
Green or pulsing: the battery is accepting charge — the dash usually shows rate and time to full. An amber or red variant means charging failed: check the cable is fully latched, the circuit isn't tripped, and (on public chargers) that payment authorized.
Can you keep driving?
Most EVs won't let you drive while plugged in — unplug first. A charging fault light doesn't stop you driving on the charge you have.
What to do now
- 1
Unplug before driving — the car will remind you if you forget.
- 2
For failed charging: reseat the connector firmly until it clicks, check the breaker, try a different station.
- 3
For home charging, use a dedicated circuit; extension cords are a fire risk at EV currents.
Likely causes
- • Normal charging in progress
- • Cable not fully seated or latched
- • Tripped breaker or faulty outlet (home charging)
- • Charger or onboard-charger fault
Typical fix cost
$0 for cable/charger issues; onboard charger repairs $500–$2,000+
Ranges reflect mainstream US parts-and-labor pricing; your vehicle and region will vary.