PowerFlex

PowerFlex

EV Charging

5.3K ratings
195 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 14, 2018
  • October 1, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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About

Easily charge your electric vehicle by locating nearby stations, initiating charging sessions, and monitoring your progress. Optimize your charging to meet your energy demands and benefit the power grid.

βœ“Locate PowerFlex stations
βœ“Start charging sessions
βœ“Monitor charge session data
βœ“Specify energy demand
βœ“Grid-friendly charging
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What users say

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What's New in PowerFlex

4.5.20

October 1, 2026

Improvements to the waitlist experience: - Your place in line is now shown more accurately. - You'll get a heads-up before leaving a waitlist, so you don't lose your spot by accident. - If you're already holding a spot at another site, we'll let you know before you join a new one. - Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

Money guzzler

The app is not intuitive at all, and makes it very difficult for new users. Also, you can't change the type of payment if you're "in an active session". So you have to completely exit your session to switch the settings of paying per charge instead of PowerFlex keeping your card on file and constantly taking money from it. The EV model information is also incorrect; it tried to have me pay $50+ for 12 hours for my hybrid plug-in car that only goes 60 miles max and takes 2.5 hours max to charge which normally costs me <$6. It's a bad system and a bad app and not worth it for a single/few time use. I'm a student at UC Davis and they're forcing all EV drivers to pay through PowerFlex instead of through our normal payment app (which we still have to pay), because both the university and PowerFlex want to flaunt their "eco friendly" political stance but make it impossible for actual EV drivers to use their services.
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Terrible

Terrible app. When trying to view charging info it rarely works. Constantly says something went wrong. I’ve made sure the app is up to date and I have a strong cellular signal. When it does work majority of the data doesn’t show anything.

The Best Charger

This is the best charging station. Clean and well maintained. And near Old Town Monrovia. Lots to do while charging. I wish there’s more.

First time at Powerup Pasadena

I had hesitations for the time it would take to charge my Kia niro with only 50 k/w but it didn’t take very long and I am glad to be on my way!
Also I was on the left side of the fence kinda under a tree so it was shaded and very nice on a 76 degree day

Difficult app

I’ve never seen an app that is so difficult to use! I put money on it and I can’t even use it!! πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Charging sessions fail to start

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bug

Inaccurate charging estimates

Bug

Inability to cancel charging sessions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Allow pay-as-you-go option

Feature

Integrate with mobile wallets

Feature

Provide better charging status updates

Feature

Simplify charging process

Feature

FAQ

What does the PowerFlex app do?

The PowerFlex app helps electric vehicle owners find nearby charging stations, start and manage their charging sessions, and monitor session data. It also allows users to specify their energy demand for charging, which can benefit both the user and the power grid.

How do I start charging with the PowerFlex app?

You can use the app to explore PowerFlex stations near you. Once you've found a station, the app will guide you through the process of starting your charging session directly from your mobile device.

Is the PowerFlex app free to use?

Yes, the PowerFlex app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned in the provided information.

What are the benefits of specifying energy demand?

Specifying your energy demand for charging allows for a more optimized charging experience. This feature is designed to be a win-win, benefiting both your personal charging needs and the overall stability of the power grid.