When you’ve opted for a brand new Electric Vehicle (EV) with the latest technology, you need the best complimentary apps on your smartphone to enhance your experience.
Whether you want to know where the nearest chargingpoint is, find hotels that are EV friendly, plan your route for a road trip or locate parking with EV facilities, there’s an app for all of these and more.
The Best EV Charging Apps
When hitting the road in your electric vehicle, you’ve probably got range anxiety in the back of your mind. Make the stress of EV charging a worry of the past with these helpful smartphone apps that can help plan your journey with charge points along the route.
Price: Free (with premium subscription available)
Zap-Map is one of the most popular EV charging apps on the market. It boasts an extensive EV charging point network, displaying almost all public charging points across the UK with live status data on their availability. The app also allows users to search and filter charger points by location, connector type (eg standard, rapid), network (eg specific charging network providers), and more.
You can also take advantage of their smart route planner specifically designed for EVs, considering factors like charging needs and potential charging stops along the journey. Zap-Map offers in-app payment integrations, allowing you to pay for charging directly within the app.
The app offers in-car support with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, allowing users access to key features directly through their car’s infotainment system.
Price: Free
Similarly to Zap-Map, PlugShare has a vast database of public charging points with real-time availability data. This allows you to locate compatible stations nearby or along your planned route. The app thrives on its active user community, driving valuable insights about charging points through reviews, tips, and photos shared by fellow EV drivers.
The app boasts similar features to Zap-Map including advanced filtering options, an integrated trip planner, and an in-app payment process.
Find Hotels with EV Charging
If you’re heading out for an extended trip and need a hotel that accommodates your electric vehicle, there is an app on the market that can help cut down your research.
Price: £2.99
A worldwide app that gives users access to accommodation options with charging facilities on-site or close by. Hotels can be filtered by brand, so you don’t have to compromise if you have a preferred chain, and plug type can also be set.
Whilst EV charging is a key focus, the app also allows you to browse hotel amenities, and guest reviews, and compare options to find accommodation that caters to your overall travel needs.
EV Parking Apps
Price: Free
A flexible parking app that’s compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you need to charge while parked up, you can search for RingGo car parks with chargepoints. Payment can be made with the app and you can extend the parking time too.
Price: Free
JustPark can save drivers up to 30% on parking when booked in advance compared with ad hoc. In addition to finding parking spaces with chargepoints, the JustPark app also allows users to rent out their EV charging station at home. A great way to earn some extra cash, and renter can set their own price.
Haven’t Made The Switch Yet?
If you’re looking to make the switch to an EV but haven’t pulled the trigger yet, there’s an app to assist you in the process.
Price: Free
EV8 Switch leverages real-world driving data and vehicle information to assist both businesses and individuals in making informed decisions about adopting EVs. This includes analysing potential cost savings, environmental impact, and suitability for fleet operations.
For businesses with existing fleets, the app can provide valuable data-driven insights including fuel cost savings when transitioning to EVs, comparing total cost of ownership between electric and petrol vehicles, and optimising charging infrastructure needs based on fleet usage patterns.
Have You Electrified Your Fleet Yet?
Apps and their capabilities will continue to evolve, and not everyone will find the same apps beneficial, as it will depends on their needs. Give these a go as a starting point to begin your journey to discovering the best additional tools that will help make the most of the EV technology.
If you haven’t gotten around to electrifying your fleet yet, contact us to discuss your EV journey and see how we can help you transition your fleet.