Comparison

Charger Map for Tesla vs PlugMap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

PlugMap

Features
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PlugMap – Your Smart EV Charging Assistant PlugMap makes finding EV charging stations simple, fast, and stress-free. Whether commuting or planning a long trip, you can quickly locate nearby chargers, check availability, and filter by charger type, provider, or location. Why drivers love PlugMap: • Find EV Charging Stations – View a live map of chargers near you. • Tesla & More – Discover Superchargers, ChargePoint, Electrify America, EVgo, and more. • Search & Filter – By station name, fast charger, free EV chargers, or provider. • Real Reviews – Read and share experiences from other EV drivers. • Station Details – Availability, connector types, and pricing. • Save Favorites – Quick access to your most-used charging stations. • Easy Access – Sign in with Google, Apple, or guest mode. • Personalized – Manage your profile and preferences. Join thousands of EV drivers reducing range anxiety and making charging effortless. Download PlugMap now and charge with confidence!"

Screenshots

Charger Map for Tesla4 screens
PlugMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlugMap at none against Charger Map for Tesla's 10. Charger Map for Tesla's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PlugMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charger Map for Tesla ships an update every 5 weeks, PlugMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Charger Map for Tesla versus PlugMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharger Map for TeslaPlugMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#141 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraPlugMap, LLC

Bugs and requests

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

PlugMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

PlugMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charger Map for Tesla free?
Charger Map for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlugMap free?
PlugMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Charger Map for Tesla or PlugMap have ads?
Neither Charger Map for Tesla nor PlugMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charger Map for Tesla or PlugMap?
Charger Map for Tesla ships an update every 5 weeks, and PlugMap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Charger Map for Tesla was updated on October 26, 2026 and PlugMap on October 19, 2026.

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