First identify who is saying 'wait'

Vehicle says scheduled or waiting
Reviewing the car's location and departure settings

Some vehicles apply schedules only at saved home locations or prioritize departure readiness.

EVSE app says waiting for schedule
Reviewing charger and utility windows

A home charger can delay power even when the car is ready.

Charger says waiting for vehicle
Reviewing the vehicle timer or charge limit

The EVSE may be available while the car has decided not to request power.

Test one scheduling layer at a time

  1. 01
    Capture the current settings

    Take screenshots of vehicle, charger, and utility schedules before changing anything.

  2. 02
    Check clock, time zone, and location

    Daylight-saving changes, travel, or a home-location mismatch can shift a schedule.

  3. 03
    Temporarily disable one timer layer

    Leave the other schedule intact and see which system actually controls the start.

  4. 04
    Run a manual charging test

    If charging starts normally with schedules disabled, the hardware path is more likely intact and the conflict is in scheduling logic.

Safety check

A timer problem should not create abnormal heat or repeated electrical faults

If the connector, receptacle, or EVSE is unusually hot, shows damage, or a circuit protection device repeatedly trips, stop treating the issue as scheduling and have the charging equipment and circuit evaluated according to the manufacturer and local electrical requirements.

Information that makes support calls faster

  • Vehicle year and model
  • EVSE model and firmware/app version
  • Vehicle clock and time zone
  • Saved charging location
  • Charge limit and current state of charge
  • Utility or demand-response enrollment
  • Exact status message on the car and EVSE