CHARGE PORT PILOT COMMUNICATION LINES WITH SWITCHES AND CONTROL OF SAME

A controller of a charge system, in response to detecting occurrence of a predefined condition, commands switches of pilot and proximity communication lines to open. This severs a physical communication link between a charge port that is configured to receive a plug of electric vehicle supply equipment and the controller. The controller, after expiration of a predetermined period of time, may command the switches to close to reestablish the physical communication link.