Apps That Will Help You Find Nearest Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Although electric cars have an integrated function for locating charging points, this remains very limited and does not offer enough solutions for drivers. The best way to get a complete list of stations near you is the mobile applications designed for this purpose. Discover here the three best applications available in the market.

We have tried to find reliable apps which can support almost all car brands and station companies. So, we suggest you check out the details of the best apps to find electric vehicle charging stations and choose the right one for your car.

Google Maps

There are not as many charging stations for electric vehicles as there are petrol or diesel stations. It can also be hard to find it on the road while driving. However, with Google Maps you can easily find electric car charging stations globally. Before looking for a charging station, tell Google Maps which outlet your electric car uses. This way you will find exactly the right charger for your car.

To do this, install and open Google maps on your smartphones. Go to the Profile option under Settings. Click on the + icon to add the ideal plug for your electric car. This will make it easier for Google Maps to narrow down your search. Now, go to the search bar option, hit "More", and then go to the Services option.

Now you can sort by distance or relevance, top-rated, open now, choose plug type, and choose many options as you want. You can also able to see the charging speeds and count of charging stations in a prticular area. Once you choose your compatible charger, start navigating the route to reach out to your charger.

TATA POWER EZ CHARGE

The Tata Power EZ Charge mobile app helps you find electric vehicle charging points in your Tata Power electric vehicle charging network, seamlessly charge your electric vehicle and allow hassle-free payments at your charge points. This app is specially designed for EV owners, EV fleet owners, and EV taxi owners to charge on the Tata Power EV Charging Network, which includes public, residential, and commercial EV charging stations. We recommend you read the detailed how-to-use instructions, terms and conditions, and FAQs beforehand to avoid any issues after installing the app.

How to make payments

• Go to the profile Main Menu
• Click on Payment Methods
• Add balance in EZ Charge account
• Click on Add Money
• Link your Paytm Wallet
• Click on Link Paytm
• Add balance in EZ Charge account
• Multiple options supported to pay the desired amount
• Link Paytm Wallet as an additional payment method
• Enter your Paytm registered mobile number. Enter OTP to Verify and link your existing Paytm Account
• View/Add Account Balance
• Select Default Payment Account
• View Account transaction history

Kazam EV

Kazam EV application comes with a user-friendly interface that is polished and gives you a lot of filter options. You can effortlessly narrow down your search by selecting the right option on the application itself. This is one of the most reliable applications in this particular world of electric vehicles, and also has its own app for IOS and Android devices. The Kazam application allows us to find all-electric charging points near us or walk through the route we are about to take. You can also feel socially connected with its Kazam social feature where you can clear all your EV-related doubts.

• You can easily find the nearest charging spot for your Electric vehicle and book your parking spot.
• Its voice-enabled function helps you to find the nearest charging station without typing anything.
• It offers a series of very useful options to determine availability, charger type, price, payment methods, and all kinds of relevant solutions for electric vehicle charging.
• The Kazam EV wallet option makes your payment process hassle-free and quick from wallet to wallet.
• Its QR code feature makes your charging process smooth and effortless. You can simply scan the QR code to charge your EV without any delay.
• Kazam app Total Cost of Ownership option gives you the most reliable and accurate cost of ownership with an EV calculator. You can also compare it with other Electric vehicles and Petrol/ Diesel vehicles.
• Charging history gives you all past charging details or transactions done by your Kazam EV application.
• It integrates its own Google Maps app to direct us to the selected station, so it is always updated.
• Kazam EV has its own social platform where users share all kinds of information about stations and chargers, and where they can see the comments and opinions of each other.