Apps to find car charging stations: the best to download

To find charging stations for electric cars you can rely on apps to download onto your smartphone: here are the best ones.

Electric cars are becoming more and more numerous in Italy and with them the charging stations scattered in different areas of the cities. The advice is to download applications to have an always updated list and to be sure when you need to recharge the car.

Electric car charging infrastructure is growing as a result of the market. However, sometimes finding a station nearby can still be difficult. Luckily there are many smartphone apps that help you find car charging stations quickly and easily. These are applications that are good for both iOS and Android devices.

The 6 best apps for finding electric car charging stations

Generally, each car manufacturer has developed its own app dedicated to charging the electric cars it produces, with many other dedicated services. Alternatively there are others applications to download to find car charging stations in Italy and Europe.

1. ChargeMap: it is an app to search for charging stations in Europe and allows you to find stations based on their type, charging speed and type of connector.
2. Enel X Way: it is one of the most popular apps for searching for charging stations in Italy. Its interface is intuitive and simple, allowing you to find the nearest charging stations. The app even allows you to pay for the top-up directly from your smartphone.
3. PlugShare: is an app that allows you to find charging stations in the United States and Europe, where you can view and read user reviews.
4. Nextcharge: It is a convenient app that several smaller operators rely on. It is certainly one of the most updated services where you can find photos and reviews.
5. Tesla Supercharger: is the app that allows you to find and activate Supercharger charging stations in all countries of the world.
6. Evway: it is a useful app for searching for charging stations throughout Europe. You can activate them directly from the application and you can connect them to your account.

This type of car can also be recharged at home with the right equipment. Generally though the figures for charging electric cars are surprising.