Although, as convenient as these applications may be, we must remind you to drive carefully and ensure that your phone is secure at all times. Your mobile device should never be a distraction when you’re behind the wheel!
Google Maps
Google Maps remains one of the go-to apps for navigating the fastest routes. For EV drivers, this navigation app is particularly useful for its eco-routing feature that chooses the most efficient route to maximise your EV’s electric mileage.
Google Maps can also set routes with EV chargers along the way.
EV Navigation
Its name does exactly what it says on the tin. EV Navigation is an app that provides comprehensive support to EV drivers as they travel. The app can calculate routes specific for your car taking into account details such as the number of people travelling, tyre pressure and driving style.
Waze
Waze is an extremely popular navigation app for drivers of all vehicles. It’s very easy to use and has a large community of users that help provide updates regarding traffic, road conditions, incidents, speed cameras and traffic jams.
What's even more helpful is that Waze has CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility so can be easily synced up to your vehicle for seamless use.
Zap-Map
If you own an electric car then Zap-Map is an app that you should definitely check out. Zap-Map has a comprehensive list of all the charge points located across the UK which you can filter by payment type, network and connector.
Their website has lots of informative EV guides too!
PlugShare
PlugShare is similar to Zap-Map in that it allows you to find the locations of thousands of charge points all around the world. PlugShare makes it easy for you to find compatible chargers wherever you are.
Co Charger
Co Charger is a community charging app for EVs. There are more home chargers than public charging points, so Co Charger’s app allows EV drivers to share their chargers with neighbours and the wider EV community.
This app helps make owning an EV more viable for those who are unable to have a charger installed where they live.
RingGo Parking
RingGo is one of the most convenient parking apps available, especially with its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It allows you to easily pay for a parking space and extend your parking hours via the app.
It's also a great app for EV drivers because you can search specifically for car parks that have charging points.
JustPark
JustPark helps to make parking less stressful. The app allows users to find and reserve parking spots which is good if you’re travelling in an area you’re unfamiliar with. You can also list your own parking spaces for money which could be handy if you live in a desirable location, have an available charge point or have a few extra spaces that you don’t need.
EV hotels
EV hotels is an app that has over 250,00 hotels registered from all over the world. Wherever you are, you'll be able to find a hotel near you that has an EV charging station. You can also filter to show your favourite hotel chains.
Optiwatt
Optiwatt is an app designed to try and save you money when you next charge. Optiwatt allows you to schedule charging for when rates are at their lowest during off-peak hours. Using Optiwatt will help you to get the most out of your EV battery long term.
