# Shell Recharge

> Electric vehicle charging station locator and session manager. (iPhone/iPad app by Zeco Systems Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-recharge/id617977159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zeco Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/617977162)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.63/5 from 779 App Store ratings · 182 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-recharge/id617977159/reviews.md

## What is Shell Recharge?

Shell Recharge is with you for the journey – wherever and whenever you need to recharge your electric vehicle. Our user-friendly mobile app allows you to locate charging stations, initiate and end charging sessions, check real-time charging status, and view charging history. Access nearly 60,000 charging stations across North America. With the Shell Recharge app, driving an EV has never been easier.

Features allow you to:

•	Locate a charger: View all available Shell Recharge charging stations and stations of our roaming partners on the map and bookmark your favorites
•	Customise your view: Filter charging stations by plug type to find the best options for your car
•	Check pricing: See the estimated cost for charging before you start
•	Seamlessly start a session: Us the mobile app to start a charge by scanning a QR code or inputting a charging station ID
•	Get a real-time view: View you current charging session status
•	Control your account: Access your payment history and receive timely push or email notifications related to your account and charging sessions

## Key features

- Locate charging stations
- Bookmark favorite stations
- Filter by plug type
- View estimated charging costs
- Start/end charging sessions
- Monitor real-time charging status
- Access charging history

## What do users think of Shell Recharge?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent charging experience
- 🚀 Free level 2 charging
- 👍 Improved app functionality
- 👍 Sleek and responsive app design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and errors
- 🐛 Chargers often offline or malfunctioning
- 🔒 Security issues with account access
- 💰 Expensive charging fees and hidden costs
- 📍 Inaccurate charger location information
- 👎 Poor customer support and troubleshooting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues and password reset problems
- Inability to locate and use chargers
- Charging sessions not properly recorded or billed
- App freezes and crashes during use

**Most requested features**

- Ability to pay with Apple Pay or other mobile wallets
- Improved notification system for charging status
- Better integration with other EV charging networks
- More transparent pricing and fee structure

## Recent user reviews (10 of 182)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-recharge/id617977159/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great chargers, horrible app

*2025-04-05*

It’s hard to describe how frustrating it is to pull into a charging station I’ve used many times before, only to find that Shell has logged me out of my account and I can’t get back into it. So I change my password as suggested, and it tells me it’s locking my account because I’ve tried too many times to access the account. 

I’m happy to pay for this formerly free service but the app won’t even let me do that! When trying to charge my car on the road I don’t have time to be messing with customer support. 

Yet another example of app developers being completely divorced from reality sometime.

### 1/5 — App Errors

*2025-03-07, version 7.4.0*

Cannot select locations on the map; getting error message “We are unable to process your request please try again”

### 1/5 — App errors

*2025-03-07, version 7.4.0*

The app constantly runs errors that makes the vehicle to stop charging. Not being able to charge for 30 minutes is waste of time.

### 1/5 — Stopped working after 1 day

*2025-03-07, version 7.4.0*

Now it won’t show any chargers anywhere. “No stations found in this area”. I have to pull up the google app instead but that doesn’t show as much details.

### 1/5 — It asks you to purchase wallet credit to use a free station

*2025-03-06, version 7.4.0*

Nothing but frustration

### 1/5 — Sign Up with Non-Existent Emails

*2025-03-06, version 7.4.0*

I wouldn’t know if this app is any good because my account is not confirmed…

I created a login months ago and the last step isnconfirm email. Except no email came. Days later nothing so I forgot about it. When I wanted to use the app again it asked to once again confirm email. It had a button for sending a new email. Click on email. Link expired. Repeated
Multiple times on multiple days.

I can only imagine how bad the app is once I login.

I hope a bunch of idiots are being fired for this.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2025-03-01, version 7.4.0*

Only charged here as an absolute last resort. App is terrible and makes you load $10 at a time onto it to use the stations. Don’t bother unless you’re otherwise stranded like me.

### 1/5 — Never works

*2025-02-28, version 7.4.0*

I absolutely hate seeing shell recharge anywhere. The stations never work and they’re a complete waste of space. When you report an issue, support doesn’t reply for 1-2 business days, at which point the response doesn’t even matter anymore.

### 1/5 — Hold money

*2025-02-28, version 7.4.0*

They hold my money and still haven't refunded it. I called three times and they still haven't refunded it.

### 2/5 — Fixes needed

*2025-02-27*

If the goal is to push all users to the Shell Recharge app for EV charging, it has some room to go before prime time. 

The map does not update automatically and I have gone to multiple locations that show available only to find the chargers occupied. 

Second, the prepaid balance doesn’t properly adjust to show the current balance after a charging session. 

Third, the Active Charging Session screen does not update throughout the session. It shows no reading but if I back out to the list view, it will show me a $ amount for the current session. I have had issues with the regular Shell app too. I have tried the troubleshooting and have pulled down to refresh and it never updates. Sessions always finish and are successful but no status from Shell along the way. 

Finally, if you want users to feel comfortable downloading an app from the App Store on iOS, for goodness sake make sure it says that it is the legit app from Shell and not developed by another business (who is Zeco Systems and what is the relationship? I shouldn’t have to do that)! I didn’t download it until I called Shell support and they told me that was the official app. Buy the naming rights to list your company, please like the other Shell Information Technology.

## Frequently asked questions about Shell Recharge

### What does the Shell Recharge app do?

The Shell Recharge app helps electric vehicle owners find and manage their charging sessions. It allows you to locate nearby charging stations, initiate and end charging, monitor your session in real-time, and view your charging history.

### How do I find a charging station?

You can locate charging stations by viewing them on the app's map. The app displays both Shell Recharge stations and those of its roaming partners. You can also bookmark your favorite stations for quick access.

### Can I see the cost of charging before I start?

Yes, the app allows you to check the estimated cost for charging before you begin a session. This helps you plan your expenses and avoid unexpected charges.

### How do I start a charging session?

You can seamlessly start a charging session using the mobile app. This can be done by scanning a QR code on the charging station or by inputting the charging station ID directly into the app.

### Is the Shell Recharge app free to use?

Yes, the Shell Recharge app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.6.0 — 2025-04-28

Please note: Our app is being discontinued soon. This version has been updated with minor enhancements.

### 7.4.0 — 2025-02-17

In this release, we've made enhancements and fixed bugs.

### 7.3.0 — 2025-01-29

In this release, we've made user experience enhancements.

### 7.2.1 — 2024-12-17

- In this app version, we've added a new mobile-number based login feature to enhance security and ease of login.

### 7.2.0 — 2024-11-25

In this app release, we've fixed bugs and made user experience enhancements.

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