# Francis Energy — Find EV Charging Stations > Find and manage EV charging stations with real-time availability and session control. (iPhone/iPad app by Francis Energy, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/francis-energy/id6444097248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Francis Energy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652272541) - Category: Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 1.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.1 · 72 MB - Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French and 18 more - Released: 2022-11-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/francis-energy/id6444097248/reviews.md ## What is Francis Energy? When you sign up for a free Francis Energy account, you can use the app to: • Check the availability of chargers in real-time • See charger details and save your favorite charging locations • Start and stop your charging session from your phone • View live charging information while you take a break from the road • See your charging history and view statements Francis Energy’s DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMo compatible EVs. You can also use the app to find Level 2 chargers (with J1772 connectors) You can charge almost all electric vehicles on the road with us from manufacturers including: Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Hyundai Kia Mercedes-Benz Nissan Polestar Porsche Rivian Tesla Toyota Volkswagen ## Key features - Real-time charger availability - Charger details and favorites - Remote charging session control - Live charging information - Charging history and statements - Supports CCS and CHAdeMo - Finds Level 2 chargers ## Recent user reviews (10 of 46) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/francis-energy/id6444097248/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Worst experience of my life *2026-02-04, version 8.3.0* Not only is it a 50% chance that the machine is even working but it’s also a 50/50 chance that the app does its job. I’ve been to 6 of these machines and every single time I’ve had to call the customer service. the customer service has no clue what they’re doing and will either lie to you on what to do ending in failure. They can’t answer a single question without lying to you about what to do. Also it averages 15$-30$ every time why tf would I get an EV if it’s more expensive than gas ### 1/5 — My New Friend Francis *2026-01-09, version 8.3.0* *Best for Large EVs* 1. Scanned the QR code on the station and downloaded the Francis Energy app 2. Created a new account 3. Connected cable to vehicle 4. Navigated app to current station location. 5. Initiated charging by selecting cable (unclear which is which, room for improvement here). 6. Ate my burrito About Me: 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Max speed listed 150kw/h Max speed received 115kw/h Time from 11% to 80% 45 minutes ### 2/5 — Chargers ok. App is hot garbage *2025-12-30, version 8.3.0* If you need the app to charge, good luck. But if you use PlugShare and find a good charger that takes credit cards just do that . ### 2/5 — Basically worthless *2025-12-28, version 8.3.0* Our family, fortunately, rarely ever needs to use public chargers. This Christmas was the first time we’d taken a trip that required the utilization of the public charging network. As such, we used almost every variation out there. Each time, we either had apps to download and/or could use a credit card at the station. Nothing about the Francis Energy station we stopped at was obvious about it’s use. Credit cards wouldn’t work. The app wouldn’t work. After we called to get help because we felt stuck there without the ability to charge up to continue, the agent got the charger to start. It would only send 85kw to our vehicle. (Much less than the 200kw stated for the station) *there were no other cars charging in case anyone thinks that may have been why*. The rates were also the absolute highest we saw anywhere from Colorado to Tennessee. The unfortunate thing is that most will only read this too late. ### 1/5 — Unreliable *2025-11-16, version 8.3.0* Very unreliable, over 90% of the time chargers do not work. ### 1/5 — Absolute garbage *2025-11-05, version 8.3.0* If the charging station map on you phone tells you the last station before you run out of charge is Francis Energy, STOP BEFORE YOU GET THERE. 9 p.m. in BF Oklahoma, the machines are all lit up,, but chick on the phone says they’re not working and seems quite unconcerned about it. The last one we stopped at was a giant hassle, too. ### 1/5 — Worse charging experience ever *2025-08-31, version 8.3.0* This charger is more then the supercharger and it’s a slow charger do not go here unless you want to pay $30 to charger up for 100 miles ### 1/5 — Government corruption *2025-08-16, version 8.3.0* Each charging station costs the taxpayers $100k yet they have the audacity to charge almost 3x as much as a supercharger despite being slower. Instead of nacs chargers which about half of ev owners use, they decide to waste money by only building css and chademo plugs. NOBODY USES CHADEMO. The app is poorly made as well. At the Roswell station it didn’t work at all and neither did the card reader. Thankfully the website worked but that’s the bare minimum. The only reason I use these chargers is because they have a monopoly over charging stations in New Mexico and there is literally no other option. I’ve never felt the need to phone up congressmen until now because nobody deserves to win government contracts less than this terrible company. ### 1/5 — Should be Criminal *2025-07-26, version 8.3.0* Consistently the worst charging network around. It should be illegal to fleece the government for EV subsidy money and then completely neglect all of the chargers you built. Every single time I use Francis chargers over half of them are broken or malfunctioning. Update: 7/26/25 Add a none functioning app to comedy of errors that is the Francis energy charging experience. Will not load charging data and my wife reports charging ends when leaving the app. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work anymore *2025-07-17, version 8.3.0* The app has not shown any chargers in my area for a very, very long time, though I live in a metro area with numerous charging stations that I have used before. Charging will not work for me whether I'm using the app, the QR code, or the customer service force-start. Very unreliable. ## Frequently asked questions about Francis Energy ### What does the Francis Energy app do? The Francis Energy app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations in real-time. It allows users to check charger availability, view charger details, save favorite locations, and remotely start and stop charging sessions directly from their phone. Users can also monitor live charging information and review their charging history and statements. ### What types of EVs and chargers are supported? The app's DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMo compatible EVs. Additionally, you can use the app to find Level 2 chargers equipped with J1772 connectors. This broad compatibility ensures that most electric vehicles on the road can be charged. ### Is the Francis Energy app free to use? Yes, the Francis Energy app is free to use. Users can sign up for a free account to access all the features, including finding charging stations, managing charging sessions, and viewing charging history. There are no upfront costs or subscription fees associated with using the application. ### How do I start and stop a charging session? You can start and stop your charging session directly from your phone using the Francis Energy app. Once you have located a compatible charger and plugged in your EV, the app provides an interface to initiate and conclude the charging process remotely. This offers convenience and control over your charging experience. ### Can I see my past charging activity? Yes, the app allows you to view your charging history and access statements. This feature provides a record of your past charging sessions, including details like duration, energy consumed, and cost. It's a useful tool for tracking your EV usage and managing expenses. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 8.3.0 — 2025-05-16 Bug fixes and improvements ### 7.4.0 — 2022-11-19 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.0 — 2022-11-16 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Francis Energy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Red E Charge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-e-charge/id1661555210) | 2.6 (80) | Free | Navigation | | [EV Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-connect/id1197712470) | 4.5 (6,767) | Free | Navigation | | [A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-better-routeplanner-abrp/id1490860521) | 4.7 (6,443) | Free | Navigation | | [Electrify America](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrify-america/id1458030456) | 4.6 (26,921) | Free | Navigation | | [Chargeway](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeway/id1434740229) | 4.6 (2,407) | Free | Navigation | | [EV Companion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459) | 4.2 (638) | Free | Navigation | ## Related topics [laurens electric](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/laurens-electric) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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