Help us test a faster, smoother map on Android!
Our fastest map yet
We’ve rebuilt how the map loads public charger pins in the OVO Charge app.
Pins now appear almost instantly as you move around the map, instead of waiting on the network each time.
The changes are live now in a test version (also known as Beta version)- we’d love you to help us test it and let us know your feedback!
Why we’ve made these changes
We understand that finding the best charger quickly is important, especially when moving around in the map view.
We listened to your feedback and reviews and created this test version, which aims to improve on the following topics:
- Maps loading slowly when panning and zooming
- Chargers “jumping around” when you zoom in or out
- Map not loading, or loading slowly when there’s poor signal
How you can get involved
This test is for Android users only.
There’s only a limited number of places, so we’re offering access on a first come, first served basis.
You’ll need to sign up for the latest version following the steps below, this means:
- To sign up to the beta version, use your mobile to follow this link or scan the below QR code
- Click ‘Become a tester’ - this will add you into the Beta program.
- If you don’t already have OVO Charge installed on your phone, you can do that from the Play store. You may need to create an account if you’ve not signed up to OVO Charge before.
- You’re all set! Start exploring the map to find public chargers.
What you should notice
Once you’ve signed up to the test version, you should see a map that keeps up with your finger and loads chargers quickly.
Your first look at the map in an area will load much as it does today. After that, pins for places you’ve already viewed appear almost instantly, so it gets faster the more you use it. Come back to an area, or pan around nearby and the chargers you’ve already seen pop up straight away.
Chargers will also stay put when you zoom, rather than disappearing and reappearing.
The map still shows last-known chargers when signal is poor, such as motorway services, car parks and rural routes.
We’d love to hear your feedback
If you sign up, we’d love to hear about your experience with the new map changes. You can reply in this thread with any thoughts.
This test version will likely be live for 3 to 4 weeks. We’ll post an update here. This is a new version that is still being tested, so there may be rough edges. However, this version has been in use for a small number of users for a while and we are closely monitoring it.
If you want to leave the test program at any time, simply follow the below steps:
- Go to this link on your mobile. It should display ‘You are a tester’
- Click the ‘Leave the program’ button
Thank you for helping us shape the app!
