# EV Companion — Stations, Trips, POIs & more!

> Electric vehicle companion for charging, trip planning, and vehicle management. (iPhone/iPad app by AppBytes, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppBytes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574209461)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 638 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459/reviews.md

## What is EV Companion?

• Locations: Nearby restaurants, coffee, and other amenities. Personalized real-time availability, compatibility, and pricing & access information for 300+ networks based on YOUR specific EV
• Trips: Groundbreaking AI finds charging stops along your route based on your preferences (including charging networks), weather, and traffic conditions
• Vehicles: Select your EV to see charging compatibility and plan trips in seconds
• Community: Leave & view feedback on any charging location
• Tesla: Account integration to view your vehicle’s current ranges and charging status, and adjust max range and remote climate! Your vehicle’s current ranges are automatically input when trip planning. Plan those long-distance hauls much easier than in the Tesla itself!
• Directions: via Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze or Send to your Tesla

Best of all: it's personalized for whichever EV or PHEV that YOU drive. Select your vehicle from our extensive list including:
• Tesla - Roadster, Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y
• Abarth - 500e
• Aiways - U-Series
• Audi - Q4, Q5, Q8, SQ8, e-Tron, GT
• BMW - 330, 530, X5, i3, i4, i5, i7, iX, iX1, iX3
• BYD - ATTO 3, DOLPHIN, HAN, TANG
• CUPRA - Born, Tavascan
• Cadillac - Lyriq
• Chevrolet - Bolt, Spark
• Citroen - e-Berlingo, e-C4, e-Jumpy Combi, e-SpaceTourer
• DS - 3
• Dacia - Spring Electric
• Fiat - 500e, 600e
• Fisker - Ocean
• Ford - Escape, F-150 Lightning, Focus Electric, Mustang Mach-E
• GMC - Hummer EV
• Genesis - G80, GV60, GV70
• Honda - Clarity, e
• Hyundai - IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, IONIQ Electric, Kona Electric, Santa Fe, Tucson
• Jaguar - I-PACE
• Jeep - Grand Cherokee, Wrangler
• Kia - EV6, EV9, Niro EV, Niro PHEV, Sorento PHEV, Soul EV, e-Soul
• Lexus - NX, RZ, UX
• LiveWire
• Lotus - Eletre
• Lucid Air - Dream Edition, Grand Touring, Pure, Touring
• MG - MG4, MG5, Marvel, ZS
• MINI - Cooper SE
• Mazda - MX-30
• Mercedes-Benz - B 250e, EQA,  EQB, EQC, EQE, EQS
• Mitsubishi - Outlander, i-Miev
• NIO - EL6, EL7, ET5, ET7
• Nissan - Ariya, Leaf, e-NV200
• ORA - Funky Cat
• Opel - Astra, Combo-e, Corsa, Mokka-e, Vivaro-e, Zafira-e
• Peugeot - e-2008, e-208, e-308, e-Expert Combi, e-Rifter, e-Traveller
• Polestar - Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Polestar 4
• Porsche - Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan
• Renault - Kangoo, Megane
• Rivian - R1S, R1T
• Škoda - Enyaq
• Smart - #1, EQ
• Subaru - Crosstrek, Solterra
• Toyota - Prius, RAV4, bZ4X
• VinFast - VF 8, VF 9
• Volkswagen - Buzz, Cross, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, Vizzion, e-Golf, e-Up!
• Volvo - C40, EX30, EX90, S60, S90, V60, XC-40, XC60, XC90
• XPENG - G9, P7
• Zeekr - 001, X

Don't see yours? We're always adding more, and our app works just as well without one. Let us know what you drive: https://evcompanion.com/vehicle-suggestion

Our charger locations database is extensive worldwide, including specialized results from Tesla Superchargers, Tesla Destinations, Chargepoint, Blink, bp Pulse, Shell Recharge, 7Charge, e-On, Rivian Adventure Network, Circle K, SemaConnect, EVgo, Greenlots, OpConnect, EV Connect, GE Wattstation, FLO, Volta, Electrify America, Webasto, EvGateway, PowerFlex, ZEF Network, AmpUp, ChargeLab, eChargeNetwork, Sun Country Highway, and many more.

Ditch the old EV app you’ve been holding onto and step into the new era of EV Companion, created for the rising age of electric vehicles.

## Key features

- Real-time charging station availability and pricing
- AI-powered trip planning with charging stops
- Vehicle-specific charging compatibility
- Community feedback on charging locations
- Tesla account integration for vehicle status
- Directions via multiple map services

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $59.00 | per year |
| Biannual Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |


## Chart rankings

- #107 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of EV Companion?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 🚗 Helpful for EV drivers
- 💡 Useful features like charging station details

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Forced subscription model
- 📍 Inaccurate charger locations
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🚫 Missing key charging networks

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when planning trips
- Charger information is outdated
- Unable to connect to charging stations

**Most requested features**

- Offline map support
- Ability to filter by available chargers
- Integration with payment systems
- Support for more EV models

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App is down

*2026-06-21, version 3.2.7*

I am in a long EV trip and have paid $60 for the app and it won’t load. This isn’t a new problem.

### 1/5 — Trip planning not helpful

*2025-11-16, version 3.2.6*

Omg where to start I do not do big city freeways I am traveling from oroville ca to Windsor and the stupid app give me two options I pick the one I want and instead of giving me what I want this stupid app gives me the one that runs through Sacramento like I want to share the freeway with idiots who get their drivers license from a cracker box. Fix this or get rid of it you don’t help people like me out when planning.

### 1/5 — App is TERRIBLE! DO NOT PAY! Not even worth downloading but I did so you don’t have to

*2025-09-26, version 3.2.6*

The description claims that it’s the best of everything EV and touts its AI capabilities, but in reality it’s none of the above. it really is astonishingly poor. 

Problem 1:  the only way to use the app at all is to agree to their free trial which renews for $59 annually at the end, which is ridiculous in and of itself. For example it places a Blink charger at 12100 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. That address doesn’t exist. On the map itself the charger is located at 100 Wilshire Blvd. Presumably, the charger is at 12100 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles but that’s miles from the displayed location.  

Problem 2: The data that it does have about chargers is full of errors. Every site I viewed incorrectly listed both the connector types available at the site and incorrectly claimed that the connector types were compatible with my vehicle. Pricing data, when it exists is wrong. Multiple instances of pricing being listed as free for very expensive EVGo chargers. 

Problem 3: Almost no filtering options. Except the aforementioned incorrect connector type and charging network, there isn’t any ability to filter by whether chargers are available or by whether or not the stations are publicly accessible or private (eg employees or residents only chargers show up as if anyone can use them). 

Problem 4: No ability to start a charging session or manage payments so you still have to get another app to do that. 

Ultimately, they have failed at the most basic functionality and data elements. There is an industry standard that provides a common set of data elements that can be queried for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ie chargers, that should make the things they’ve failed at super easy. No AI, no matter how sophisticated is going to be useful in any way if the underlying data is using is inaccurate. All in all, this is one of the most egregious ripoffs i’ve seen on the app store since the $999 app that cost that much just to be expensive.

### 1/5 — Not up to date!

*2025-05-30, version 3.2.3*

Took all of 1 minute to dump this 1-week free trial … app woefully out of date and did not have my 12month old EV on their list of vehicles.  What a waste of time!

### 3/5 — Forced to use premium subscription

*2025-04-24, version 3.2.3*

Unfortunately the App for es you to subscribe to the premium subscription for 9.99 per month. You can cancel that after a week and use non premium features. The problem with this is that you need to subscribe to try out the app. With many other apps out there I’m not willing to add another subscription that I need to track  so I decided not to continue using this app. When you buy a new ev or plugin hybrid these days you have to test out multiple apps, there are apps with the car itself, and it just is too much to add another subscription on top just to try out a charging app.

### 1/5 — Payment required

*2025-04-03, version 3.2.2*

Could not even see how good the app was wanted card payment of 10$ upfront so thumbs way down.

### 2/5 — Hard to use

*2025-03-19, version 3.2.2*

There are free versions better than this app

### 1/5 — Scammers

*2025-03-05, version 3.2.2*

Please don’t download this. It’s a scam.

### 1/5 — requires in-app purchase

*2025-02-28, version 3.2.2*

i can’t by-pass the subscription

### 1/5 — Worst EV finding app I have

*2025-02-14, version 3.2.2*

You would imagine paying such a big subscription fee that the app may actually be half decent. Well it’s not. The worst EV finder app I have (and I have a few). You have to zoom in REALLY close on the map for it to show up the charging points which really isn’t practical. Then when you find a charging point it doesn’t tell you things like exactly how many charge points there are at that location. Don’t bother with this app. There are better free ones out there

## Frequently asked questions about EV Companion

### What does the EV Companion app do?

The EV Companion app assists electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners by locating nearby charging stations with real-time availability, pricing, and compatibility information. It also offers AI-powered trip planning that suggests charging stops based on preferences, weather, and traffic. Users can select their specific EV model for personalized planning and even integrate their Tesla account for remote vehicle status monitoring.

### How does the AI trip planner work?

The groundbreaking AI trip planner finds optimal charging stops along your route. It considers your preferred charging networks, current weather conditions, and real-time traffic data to suggest the most efficient and convenient charging locations for your journey. This feature helps to significantly simplify long-distance travel planning for EV owners.

### Is the EV Companion app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a wide range of features for electric vehicle owners. Based on the provided information, it operates on a 'free with in-app purchases' model, suggesting that while core functionalities are accessible without cost, certain premium features or services might be available for purchase within the app.

### What electric vehicles are supported by EV Companion?

The app supports a vast array of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from over 300 networks, including popular brands like Tesla, Audi, BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Volkswagen, among many others. Users can select their specific EV model to receive personalized charging compatibility and trip planning information. The app is also functional even if your specific vehicle isn't listed, and they are continuously adding more models.

### Can I get directions to charging stations?

Yes, the app provides directions to charging stations through integration with popular navigation services. You can choose to get directions via Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, or even send the destination directly to your Tesla vehicle. This ensures a seamless transition from planning your route to navigating to your chosen charging point.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.7 — 2026-06-17

We squashed some bugs and implemented a brand new map visualizer, making it easier to find your favorite networks!

### 3.2.6 — 2025-09-24

We squashed some bugs and implemented a brand new map visualizer, making it easier to find your favorite networks!

### 3.2.5 — 2025-09-16

We squashed some bugs and implemented a brand new map visualizer, making it easier to find your favorite networks!

### 3.2.3 — 2025-04-12

We squashed some bugs and implemented a new map visualizer, making it easier to find your favorite networks!

### 3.2.2 — 2025-01-24

Happy New Year! Ring in 2025 with some new bug fixes and more features coming soon!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*
