# Volta Charging > Electric vehicle charging station locator and management app. (iPhone/iPad app by Volta Industries.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volta-charging/id1000230545 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Volta Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000230064) - Category: Navigation, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.81/5 from 5,410 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 43 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-06-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volta-charging/id1000230545/reviews.md ## What is Volta Charging? Volta is the only charging network built to meet you where you like to go.  Shop, play, dine - all while tapping into a meaningful charge for your EV! Go to fuel up? Not anymore. The Volta EV network is designed to let you fuel where you go - at spots steps from the front door of thousands of our premier retail and venue partners.  Download our app to locate and check in to chargers that will seamlessly fuel any make and model of EV.  Whether you need just a top-off or a full charge, let Volta help you #driveforward. The Volta Charging mobile app helps EV drivers: • Find and navigate to available charging stations • Discover new points of interest and retail locations  • Check-in to start a charge or stop a charge session • Receive real-time updates on your charging status (at check-in enabled stations) • See your charging history at select locations   • See and interact with our full network of chargers  Volta Charging is an industry leader in commerce-centric EV charging networks. Volta Charging’s vision is to build EV charging networks that capitalize on and catalyze the shift from combustion-powered miles to electric miles by placing stations where consumers live, work, shop and play. By leveraging a data-driven understanding of driver behavior to deliver EV charging solutions that fit seamlessly into drivers’ daily routines, Volta Charging’s goal is to benefit consumers, brands and real-estate locations while helping to build the infrastructure of the future. ## Key features - Locate charging stations - Navigate to chargers - Start/stop charging sessions - Real-time charging status updates - View charging history - Discover points of interest ## What do users think of Volta Charging? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Free charging - 🚀 Convenient locations - 👍 Easy to use app **Cons** - 🐛 Unreliable chargers - 🐛 Inaccurate app information - 🔒 Poor customer support - 🔒 Lack of maintenance **Commonly reported bugs** - Chargers not appearing on the app map - App freezing during use - Chargers not updating status in the app **Most requested features** - Implement idling fees to encourage turnover - Display real-time charger availability and status - Provide more detailed charger information (plug type, etc.) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 57) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volta-charging/id1000230545/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Unreliability *2024-08-02* Few things you should know before you go to a Volta charger, be aware that it may say is working but is not, after talking to them I found, is an answering service there is nothing for them to do for you other than open a ticket, they can not reset the units remotely. I writing this from one of two of their chargers and after a technician was here the one he work on will not update the app to be able to be used and the other one will not work, even though the app says is working 3 others try to use it will I been sitting here. Bottom line if you are low on charge I wouldn’t use a Volta you might get stuck waiting for a tow truck since the next charger might be to far……. THANKS A LOT Volta…….😡 ### 1/5 — Works when it wants to *2024-07-07* These chargers are an absolute waste of materials. They only work sometimes and even when they do it will just cut off half way through your charge. I asked multiple people with EV’s about what was going on and even they didn’t know. Not matter how many reports of not charging people send in nothing happens. Unless you just so happen to catch the charger at a good time it won’t even start or if it does you won’t get a full charge. Had me out in the sun for 30 mins trying to get a charge. SMH All of the good reviews are from years ago. Guess they just fell off. ### 2/5 — Nice, but sadly lacking *2024-05-02* Just discovered that 3 malls near me have a total of 24 chargers available. All appear to be free for the first 2 hours. This is great! Unfortunately, the app is not so great. I tap on add my car and the app freezes. Have to force close the app to continue. Of course, you have to start over. The app tell you how many and which chargers are available, but when you have 10+ in a mall parking lot it would be awesome to be able to see exactly where they are located in relation to my location. I don’t want to drive to 10 or so locations to try to find the available charger. ### 1/5 — Poor maintenance and support *2024-02-14* Tried contacting Volta through email several times over a year ago about issues at several of their locations, (Feb2024) still no response. Some of their chargers are still left inoperable or without proper voltages to support a good level 2 charging experience. I’m seeing other reviews about “burnt” connectors after charging at a Volta causing serious electrical damage to their cars charge port or the adapter they are using. I have yet to see Volta reply to anyone’s concerns here or in any other forum (like PlugShare) to start addressing these issues. It’s like they’re asleep at the wheel. ### 3/5 — Needs some work. *2023-05-16* The app needs to list the type of plug. J1772 is not at every station, but is turning into the level 2 universal plug. Many of the Tesla to J1772 adapters don’t work with a lot of Tesla style plugs. It’s nice that the charging is free, but you should have to use the app to start charging and impose a daily limit per user, per charge station. The only Volta charging station that is near me is always occupied by the same few Teslas. I assume they work in the area and just come out, unplug, and then plug right back in. I’m new to the electric community, and so far I’ve not been impressed by the people in it. It feels more like the Smug South Park episode. ### 1/5 — App never correct or updated *2023-03-31* I’ll check if there are open chargers at the local shopping center near me, and the Volta app always says their open/available, even though they never are. Even when I pull up to the chargers and their occupied, the app still shows that their open. Volta needs to take better care of servicing their chargers, I’ve seen a couple of them with out of service signs near me for actual months, and it took about 4 months for those signs to even go up. Looking at 7 months of one being out of service. Love that Volta offers these for free, but it’d honestly rather have to pay for a better service. ### 5/5 — Idle *2023-02-15* It’s great that you offer free charging but you should implement idling fees. You already turn off the charge after 2 hours but you should charge a fee if it is not unplugged after 15-30mins. I was at a mall where one car was plugged in for half the day. The station was listed as available but the car was still plugged in and occupying the parking spot. Overall, thank you for what you do but we need to do something about idling users. ### 5/5 — Amazing!! *2022-09-21, version 5.22* Was my initial charging experience and Volta made it wonderful! The phone app and registration was simplistic and in a few minutes I was fast charging my vehicle while sipping coffee from a nearby coffee shop. And the first 30 minutes was free! Remarkable! Highly recommended! ### 4/5 — Fantastic app *2022-08-27, version 5.22* Greatest charging company out there imo. Only downside is that the app doesn’t always register if a station is free or in use accurately. There’s many times the stations are reported as free, or busy, only for me to look in person and see the opposite ### 1/5 — Charging stations don’t even appear on their map *2022-08-26, version 5.22* Volta made a charging station near my workplace cease functioning because it does not appear on their map. It worked just fine before Volta put their name on it. Now it makes you use this app before you can charge. That would be fine if the station actually appeared on the map, but it does not. Customer service has done nothing to fix this issue. ## Frequently asked questions about Volta Charging ### What does the Volta Charging app do? The Volta Charging app helps electric vehicle (EV) drivers find and navigate to available charging stations. It allows users to check in to start or stop a charging session and provides real-time updates on charging status at enabled stations. The app also helps users discover new retail and venue locations where chargers are available. ### How do I use the Volta Charging app to charge my EV? Once you have downloaded the app, you can use it to locate nearby charging stations. Upon arrival at a station, you can check in through the app to initiate your charging session. The app will then provide real-time updates on your charging progress and allow you to stop the session when complete. ### Is the Volta Charging app free to use? Yes, the Volta Charging app is free to download and use. The description does not mention any costs associated with using the app itself or any in-app purchases. Charging sessions at Volta stations are also typically free, as indicated by the app's focus on commerce-centric locations. ### What types of EVs are compatible with Volta chargers? The app states that it can seamlessly fuel any make and model of EV. This suggests that Volta charging stations are designed to be universally compatible with the majority of electric vehicles currently on the market. ### Where can I find Volta charging stations? Volta charging stations are strategically placed at premier retail and venue partners, meaning you can find them where you already go to shop, dine, or play. The app's primary function is to help you locate these convenient charging spots that are steps from the front door of these partner locations. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.27 — 2024-07-23 Volta is becoming Shell Recharge! - Our newly combined network will continue to provide EV drivers with a convenient and reliable charging experience. - While you may continue to use the Volta App to charge in the short term, the Volta App will no longer be available to use in the coming months. - To ensure your ability to charge at all of our locations, please download the Shell App to be ready when our network moves over. ### 5.26 — 2024-06-25 Volta is becoming Shell Recharge! - Our newly combined network will continue to provide EV drivers with a convenient and reliable charging experience. - While you may continue to use the Volta App to charge in the short term, the Volta App will no longer be available to use in the coming months. - To ensure your ability to charge at all of our locations, please download the Shell App to be ready when our network moves over. ### 5.25 — 2024-05-21 Volta is becoming Shell Recharge! You may have already noticed that some of your favorite Volta charging stations are now Shell Recharge. Our newly combined network will continue to provide EV drivers with a convenient and reliable charging experience. While you may continue to use the Volta App to charge in the short term, the Volta App will no longer be available to use in the coming months. To ensure your ability to charge at all of our locations, please download the Shell App today! ### 5.24 — 2024-04-02 - Improvements to the payments experience - Security enhancements - Bug fixes and overall performance improvements ### 5.23 — 2022-10-20 Hello drivers! Our newest release includes the following updates: - A new way to provide feedback to Volta on your charging experience. After every paid charging session initiated through the app, you’ll be given an opportunity to rate your session and give us feedback about the experience. 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