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Delete a charger

DELETE 
/chargers/:id

Permanently removes a charger record from the system. Use with caution - deletion is irreversible.

Use Cases:

  • Remove decommissioned chargers from inventory
  • Clean up test or demo charger records
  • Delete chargers removed from service permanently
  • Remove duplicate or erroneous charger entries

What Happens:

  • Charger record permanently deleted from database
  • Associated connectors are removed
  • Historical session data preserved (orphaned but queryable)
  • OCPP connection terminated if charger is online
  • Charger can re-register if it reconnects via OCPP

Important Warnings:

  • Deletion is immediate and cannot be undone
  • Active charging sessions may fail or behave unpredictably
  • Historical reporting may show gaps for deleted chargers
  • Consider soft-delete or deactivation for chargers that may return

Best Practices:

  • Stop all active sessions before deletion
  • Export historical data if needed for compliance
  • Use deactivation instead of deletion for temporary removal
  • Verify charger is offline before deletion

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