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Updated on 23/06/23 by Tim_OVO:
 

As well as this great user-created guide to EV apps below we’ve got some great info for prospective EV Owners here on the OVO online community.

Why not check out the reviews our members have written about their EV wheels:
 

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Or their top tips on what to consider before choosing which wheels to go for:

 

 

OVO are now fitting electric vehicle (EV) smart chargers. 

 

The smart chargers we fit are compatible with OVO’s Charge Anytime add on, for super cheap EV charging any time of the day. 

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One problem being an EV Owner is knowing which apps are the best to download or for a new EV owner you may be thinking… Which ones do I need to install🤔

First of let’s start with Zap map

Zap map is a really useful app which allows you to view every charging point located in the UK. You can see if they are working by other drivers commenting and keeping you up to date. 

This app is available via iOS and Android

iOS

Android

 

Plugshare works exactly the same as but doesn’t show home charging points like Zapmap can.

This app is available via iOS and Android

iOS
Android

 

Charge your car is an app which allows you to find charging points owned by CYC. You will also need this app installed in order to talk to the charging point you are plugged into even if the charging point is free.

This app is available for iOS and Android

iOS

Android

 

Ecotricity

Ecotricity are not only a green renewable energy supplier but they also provide the rapid chargers you see at the service stations on the motorway. These are the only pumps you’ll find at the moment. You can use this app to check up on the status of the pumps, tell you if they are online, offline or in use. These pumps used to be free.. Back in the day! But now they charge 30p per unit of energy you use or 15p if you are an ecotricity customer.

This app is available for iOS and Android

iOS

Android

 

Pod point not only supply home charging points. They also provide charging points at supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more. They are also dotted around town centers such as the Bull ring in “Birmingham” (Ozzy osbourne accent). Some charging points are free and others have a charge. Normally the 3kw are genuinly free and 7kw above require payment.

This app is available for iOS and Android

iOS

Android

 

I found the apps @jp1 mentioned 😁

A Better Routeplanner:

For Android

For iOS

 

 

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Thank you for taking your time looking at this post. If I find anymore I will be sure to update the post. But if there are any other apps you think will be useful for an EV owner. Please! Do post below in the comments section. 

Just to note. Majority of these companies provide a desktop experience if you do not want to install apps on your phone. But you will need the apps installed on your phone either way to start a charge or locate the charging points.

HAPPY FRIDAY! Take care and have a lovely weekend.

You missed off “A better Route Planner”

You missed off “A better Route Planner”

Cheers dude! Please do post both iOS and Android links if you can 😍

 

I found the apps @jp1 mentioned 😁

For Android click here!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iternio.abrpapp

For iOS

https://apps.apple.com/no/app/a-better-routeplanner-abrp/id1490860521

I was Just going to create a topic for this then saw @ITGeek123  beat me to it!

I am also worried about the sheer number of Cards I have to charge, its more than I ever had in credit and debit cards! I think I have 12 cards now.

 

Apps I use are:

Navigating:

Zap-Map

Plugshare

 

Charging:

Charge Your Car

Shell Recharge

GeniePointMobile

NextCharge

Chargepoint

ElectricHighway

PodPoint

Hubsta

Ubicitry

PolarPlus (Free with OVO’s awesome EV Everywhere Tariff)

 

Leafing (is that a word? 🙂 )

Kaluza (V2G)

Mobile App (Nissans app)

NissanConnect

NissanEV

QuickLeaf

My Leaf

 

I have 2 folders for them, owning a leaf I would also like to say Android Auto, Spotify and Google Maps are lifesavers for longer trips.

Apps I use are:

Navigating:

Zap-Map

Plugshare

 

Charging:

Charge Your Car

Shell Recharge

GeniePointMobile

NextCharge

Chargepoint

ElectricHighway

PodPoint

Hubsta

Ubicitry

PolarPlus (Free with OVO’s awesome EV Everywhere Tariff)

 

Leafing (is that a word? 🙂 )

Kaluza (V2G)

Mobile App (Nissans app)

NissanConnect

NissanEV

QuickLeaf

My Leaf

 

I have 2 folders for them, owning a leaf I would also like to say Android Auto, Spotify and Google Maps are lifesavers for longer trips.

 

All of these are EV related apps you use, @Jequinlan ? That’s remarkable if so!

 

It sounds like it would be much much easier for a more versatile, multi-function application for EV users.

 

For example, why is there 5 Nissan/Leaf specific apps on offer? One should be enough...

I was Just going to create a topic for this then saw @ITGeek123  beat me to it!

I am also worried about the sheer number of Cards I have to charge, its more than I ever had in credit and debit cards! I think I have 12 cards now.

 

Apps I use are:

Navigating:

Zap-Map

Plugshare

 

Charging:

Charge Your Car

Shell Recharge

GeniePointMobile

NextCharge

Chargepoint

ElectricHighway

PodPoint

Hubsta

Ubicitry

PolarPlus (Free with OVO’s awesome EV Everywhere Tariff)

 

Leafing (is that a word? 🙂 )

Kaluza (V2G)

Mobile App (Nissans app)

NissanConnect

NissanEV

QuickLeaf

My Leaf

 

I have 2 folders for them, owning a leaf I would also like to say Android Auto, Spotify and Google Maps are lifesavers for longer trips.

I must admin My Leaf is a lot more stable. Currently running Android 11 beta on my phone and NissanEV official app is terrible. Just crashes! Unfortunately, it takes a while for Nissan to pull their finger out and actually update the app. As for the other apps. Be cool if you can add links to them for our fellow EV owners on here 😃 Thanks for sharing too 

@Tim_OVO yes, these are all apps for the EV. Yes @ITGeek123 the Nissans own apps are diabolical.  I will post the links when i get a chance but to be honest copy pasting the names into the app store (google play) does just as well!

 

I am sure i will need to find more on my upcoming holiday to Devon! (Am going to write a blog for it as its my first extended time away from home with my new bev and no backup of a petrol engine!) Sadly my v2g stats are going to be crippled by it for a week.

That will be good to read, @Jequinlan, good luck with the trip! :)

42k miles on Nissan EV over 5 years, more than 100k miles on Hybrid, 10+ years - converted will never revert back to ICE.

 

My cost has been more than halved in maintenance and fuel over the years thanks to EV and solar panels. So yes a good pound wise decision as well. Not to forget the torque you get when you leave the traffic light - priceless :smiley:

 

Albeit my 950cc, V twin, 52 hp, four-stroke, 5-speed Yamaha - I love to bits and not changing anytime soon.

Albeit my 950cc, V twin, 52 hp, four-stroke, 5-speed Yamaha - I love to bits and not changing anytime soon.

 

*hence the forum profile pic*

 

I used to have a Suzuki Bandit 650 - lethal when icy, miserable when wet, fun when dry and warm!

 

I am sure i will need to find more on my upcoming holiday to Devon! (Am going to write a blog for it as its my first extended time away from home with my new bev and no backup of a petrol engine!) 

 

Best of luck on the way done, and looking forward to hearing about how she fairs on those muddy lanes!:cowboy::blue_car:

As others have said. There are multiple apps, not only for finding the chargers but for paying for them too.  As a EV owner I have at least half a dozen individual apps to pay when charging although some do offer tap and go too. The number of times I turn up to a charger, normally in the middle of nowhere and have to try and download an app, add payment methods and then actually plug the car in, is not funny. Still at least I have them for next time. Happy driving all. 

I have a feeling what sounds like a serious case of ‘technological complexity’ is going to settle down when EVs become mainstream and clear winners emerge. It sounds like that can’t come soon enough with all the difference apps needed, @andrewpbclarke! 

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