EV Connect vs Charger Map for Tesla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EV Connect
Locate, access, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations. Monitor charging sessions in real-time, receive notifications when charging is complete, and manage payments securely. Favorite frequently used stations and review past charging history.
- Find charging stations by location, ID, availability, power, and accessibility
- Start charge sessions via QR code or station ID
- Monitor charging sessions in real-time
- Receive charging completion notifications
- Secure payment processing
- Favorite charging locations
- View charging history and receipts
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EV Connect is the home of the most innovative, robust and feature-rich cloud-based software platform for managing electric vehicle charging stations, their interaction with utilities and the driver experience. The EV Connect App uses location-based services to allow drivers to easily find, access, and securely pay for EV charging. Drivers can search for and locate electric vehicle charging stations based on location, station ID, availability, power level provided, and accessibility. Start charge sessions simply by scanning QR codes or entering the desired station ID in the app. With the EV Connect electric vehicle charging app, you can also: • Monitor your current charge sessions in real-time • Get phone notifications as soon as your EV is finished charging • Make secure payments • Favorite locations that have easy access to your commonly used EV charging stations • Receive an email receipt of your EV charging transactions • View a history of past charging sessions • Report drivers that abuse charging station use
Charger Map for Tesla
Easily locate nearby supercharger stations for your electric vehicle. Discover amenities at stations, plan routes for road trips, and find nearby destinations to enjoy while charging. The app provides real-time updates on station availability and services.
- Locate nearby supercharger stations
- View station amenities (restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi)
- Detailed station information
- Route planning for road trips
- Send routes to Tesla GPS
- Discover nearby destinations while charging
- Constantly updated station list
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Find Tesla Supercharger stations near you, plan road trips with confidence, and never worry about running low on battery. A complete, independent map of the Tesla charging network for drivers who use it. -Every Supercharger at a glance Browse thousands of Supercharger and Destination Charger locations around the world. Each pin shows max power (kW), number of stalls, access type, opening hours, and on-site amenities — Wi-Fi, restrooms, restaurants, shops, lodging. -Smart pin details Tap any station to see distance, charging speed, stalls, and live availability where supported. Get directions via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze — or send the coordinates straight to your vehicle's onboard navigation in one tap. -Plan every road trip The route planner highlights every Supercharger along your itinerary. Pick the fastest route, an alternate, or a slower scenic option, and see exactly how many stops you'll need. -Powerful filters Customize the map to show only what matters. Highlight ultra-fast Superchargers, hide Destination Chargers when you only need fast charging, reveal Coming Soon stations — your map, your rules. -Real-time availability See exactly how many stalls are free right now at supported Supercharger stations. No more arriving at a busy site with a near-empty battery. -Preheat your battery (Beta) Warm up the battery before you arrive so it accepts maximum power from the first second. Shave minutes off your charging time on long trips. -Destination chargers for overnight stays Discover hotels, restaurants, malls, and attractions equipped with Destination Chargers, where you can recharge while you eat, sleep, shop, or sightsee. -Favorites and shortcuts Save HOME and WORK as one-tap shortcuts. Mark any station as a favorite to find it again instantly. -List view Prefer a list to a map? Switch to the nearby chargers list, sorted by distance, with power and stalls on every row. -Always up to date The database is refreshed continuously. New stations appear automatically, and "Coming Soon" pins let you plan around future openings. -Built for every screen Optimized for iPhone and iPad. Light and dark mode supported. -Privacy-first We don't sell your data. Location is used only to show nearby chargers and power the route planner. TRADEMARK NOTICE This application is an independent, third-party tool. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to Tesla, Inc. "Tesla," the Tesla logo and other Tesla marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tesla, Inc. All references to Tesla, Tesla vehicles, and the Tesla Supercharger and Destination Charger networks are made for descriptive purposes only, under nominative fair use, to help drivers locate compatible charging stations. SUBSCRIPTION We offer auto-renewing subscriptions: - Length: Monthly / Yearly - Payment is charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Premium features remain accessible for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Auto-renewal can be turned off in iTunes Account Settings after purchase - A free trial may be cancelled via Apple subscription settings at least 24 hours before its end. See https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Any unused portion of a free-trial period is forfeited when a subscription is purchased Privacy Policy: http://nstx.io/supercharger/supercharger-privacy.html Terms of Use: http://nstx.io/supercharger/supercharger-terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Connect at none against Charger Map for Tesla's 10. EV Connect also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 35%). Charger Map for Tesla's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Charger Map for Tesla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. EV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Charger Map for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of EV Connect's written reviews are positive against 35% of Charger Map for Tesla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, Charger Map for Tesla every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | EV Connect | Charger Map for Tesla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.8K ratings) | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better | 35.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | #184 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Connect, Inc. | yohan teixeira |
Customer experience
EV Connect
Charger Map for Tesla
User reviews
EV Connect
From 6.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast charging
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient locations
- 👍 Reliable charging
- 👍 Affordable pricing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable chargers
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 💰 Expensive charging
- ⏱️ Slow charging speeds
- 🔍 Poor customer support
Charger Map for Tesla
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful for finding superchargers
- 👍 Sorted list shows closest chargers first
- 👍 Provides charger details and directions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Missing or outdated charger locations
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full features
- 🔍 Difficult to test app without paying
- 🤖 Intrusive pop-ups and nag screens
- 🤔 Unreliable or inconsistent performance
Bugs and requests
EV Connect
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Chargers not working as expected
- Inconsistent charging speeds
- Billing issues and unexpected charges
- Connectivity problems between app and chargers
Requested features
5 requests- Improved app stability
- More charging stations
- Ability to check charging status remotely
- Easier payment options
- Better signage and instructions at charging stations
Charger Map for Tesla
Reported bugs
3 issues- Charger locations not loading properly
- Inability to send charger info to Tesla
- Unauthorized credit card charges reported
Requested features
4 requests- Show distance between chargers
- Add route planning and trip optimization
- Include charger pricing information
- Allow user reviews of charging stations
In-app purchases
EV Connect
No in-app purchases
Charger Map for Tesla
- Pro mode$14.991 Month
- Pro mode$49.991 Year
- Display charging locations$4.99
- Pro version$4.99
- Display charging locations UK$4.99
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- chargeurs à destinations$5.99
- chargeurs à destinations$7.99
- 显示目的地充电站位置$9.99
- chargeurs à destinations$9.99
- Pro mode$19.99
Questions
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