Emporia Classic EV Charger lights: what each colour and pattern means
Emporia’s page files the Classic charger’s lights under four headings: Power (green when it has power), Charge (blue for the car), Wi-Fi (red, green or blue for the network) and Fault. Fault codes are orange flashes in two speeds, read as slow then fast: 1 slow / 2 fast means one slow orange flash followed by two fast ones. A slow flash is 0.66 Hz; a fast flash is twice a second.
Our drawing gives each of Emporia’s four headings its own light; Emporia’s page does not say which LED shows the orange fault flashes. The Pro EV Charger has its own page and an extra EMS light, not covered here.
Power light off
The charger does not have power.
2 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Charge light solid blue
A vehicle is connected, but the charger is not ready.
Emporia gives no step for this light.
Charge light flashing blue
Offering charge: the charger is ready and offering power to the car.
Emporia gives no step for this light.
Wi-Fi light solid green
Connected to the router, but not to the internet.
Emporia gives no step for this light.
Wi-Fi light solid blue
Connected to the router and the internet.
Emporia gives no step for this light.
Orange: 1 slow, 2 fast flashes
The charger has gone below its lowest operating temperature.
1 step from Emporia on its page.
Orange: 1 slow, 3 fast flashes
The input voltage is too low.
2 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 1 slow, 4 fast flashes
The input voltage is too high.
1 step from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 1 slow, 5 fast flashes
The charger has gone above its normal operating temperature.
2 steps from Emporia on its page.
Orange: 1 slow, 6 fast flashes
Output surge current.
4 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 1 slow, 7 fast flashes
Current leakage.
4 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 1 slow, 8 fast flashes
Output short circuit.
4 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 1 slow, 9 fast flashes
Output over current.
4 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 2 slow, 3 fast flashes
A relay has fused in position.
2 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 2 slow, 5 fast flashes
The charger is not grounded (earthed).
2 steps from Emporia on its page. Electrical: only Emporia’s own steps are repeated, none that open the charger or touch wiring.
Orange: 3 slow, 1 fast flash
The vehicle is asking for ventilation during charging, which the Emporia charger does not support. This is a requirement on the car’s side.
1 step from Emporia on its page.
Orange: 3 slow, 2 fast flashes
The vehicle is asking for charge, but the charger is not ready.
2 steps from Emporia on its page.
Sources
Emporia’s own help pages or manual only, read on the date shown. Nothing here comes from third-party “lights explained” sites or forums.
- Emporia Help Center: Classic EV Charger Fault Codes and LED Indicators — Emporia Classic EV Charger. help.emporiaenergy.com Checked 2026-09-29.
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