Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

EV Connect4 screens
Charger Map for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, Charger Map for Tesla every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
EV Connect versus Charger Map for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV ConnectCharger Map for Tesla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#116 — better#184
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEV Connect, Inc.yohan teixeira

Customer experience

EV Connect

All ratings6,767 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.6%

Charger Map for Tesla

All ratings12,229 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative54.4%

User reviews

EV Connect

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

EV Connect

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Charger Map for Tesla

Subscriptions2
  • Pro mode$14.991 Month
  • Pro mode$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • Display charging locations$4.99
  • Pro version$4.99
  • Display charging locations UK$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 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

Is EV Connect free?
EV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charger Map for Tesla free?
Charger Map for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EV Connect or Charger Map for Tesla?
Charger Map for Tesla is rated higher. EV Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Charger Map for Tesla averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do EV Connect or Charger Map for Tesla have ads?
Neither EV Connect nor Charger Map for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV Connect or Charger Map for Tesla?
EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Charger Map for Tesla every 5 weeks. Most recently, EV Connect was updated on October 29, 2026 and Charger Map for Tesla on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, EV Connect or Charger Map for Tesla?
EV Connect currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and Charger Map for Tesla at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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