What to Look for in the Best EV Charging Apps
When deciding which of the most popular EV charging apps fit your lifestyle, think about several features that can make EV charging better on every Mount Laurel drive. You’ll also need to know how to plan a route on vacation and weekend getaways to your favorite Catskills or Poconos destination.
Look for these practical features on the most popular EV charging apps:
- Finding charging stations closest to your vehicle
- Locating Level 2 or Level 3 DC Fast Charging
- Wait times and if charging ports are currently in use
- Reserving a time at a certain location
- Price, which can vary based on the time of day
- Kilowatts available at each charging station, which can shorten or lengthen charge times
- Plug types available
- Payments made directly through the charging app for convenience
- Monitoring your EV’s charging status
- Route planning for long drives and vacations
- Charging and driving tips to help you with EV ownership
Which Electric Car Charging App Should I Use?
See some of the popular electric car charging apps you should use thanks to our list and brief descriptions. You’ll find more than 60,000 public charging stations in the United States, and more than 8,500 of them are DC Fast chargers, along major highways and urban centers all over the country.
Electrify America
Electrify America comprises 1,000 DC Fast Charging Stations across the country with 4,000 charging ports, with more being added every year. The Pass+ plan gives you discounts on future charging sessions. Electrify America intends to grow as it caters to luxury automobile owners like aficionados of INFINITI.
ChargePoint
The ChargePoint network has 31,900 charging stations and growing. The ChargePoint app is very handy because it connects you with charging stations from other networks no matter where you travel. You can pay directly through the ChargePoint app, too, and it lets you schedule a charging session and track your electrical usage.
EVgo
The EVgo app lets you reserve a charger ahead of time based on your current location and when you plan on reaching the charging station. You’ll receive real-time updates when your vehicle charges. Earn rewards points as you use this network to make your charging more affordable for as long as you own your EV.
PlugShare
PlugShare is one of the best EV charging apps because it searches all of the most popular EV charging station locations, regardless of the network they belong to. The app picks out the most ideal choices along your route based on your model.
Volta
Many public charging stations cost money. Volta is a great choice because this app points you to free public charging stations across America. It will point you to shopping malls, retail outlets, and grocery stores, where free charging, usually at Level 2, is allowed for up to two hours per charging session.
Google Maps
The Google Maps app can find the nearest EV charging stations to your location, regardless of the network. The vaunted mapping software can help you plan a route for the best results wherever you travel while telling you about toll routes, closed roads, and construction.
Traffic Monitoring Apps
Real-time traffic monitoring apps are important because you don’t want to be stuck in a traffic jam while your EV battery runs low. Avoid accidents, construction, weather, and more to make sure you get to a charging station on time.
Which Electric Car Charging Apps Should You Use for Best Results?
Pick multiple apps to get the most out of your EV driving experience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or call (856) 394-5498. We’re happy to help in any way we can! Stop by our showroom to see what luxury INFINITI might be right for you.
