Electra vs chargeON
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electra
Find available electric vehicle charging stations nearby, pay quickly, and track your charging session in real-time. Offers ultra-fast charging and smart route planning to optimize your electric trips across Europe.
- Find available charging stations
- Real-time charging session tracking
- Ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW
- Smart route planner
- Automatic charging with Autocharge
- Best price charging
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New: the Electra charging card. Charge anywhere in Europe, on any network. Order yours now. 20 minutes are all it takes. Find, plug in, charge. Electra makes charging your electric vehicle as simple as possible. Find an available charging station nearby, pay in seconds and track your session in real time, without hassle, at the best price. Ultra-fast charging Up to 400 kW of power, compatible with CCS and Type 2. Available 24/7, across Europe. Smart route planner Electra calculates the best charging stops based on your range, your vehicle and your route. Travel with peace of mind, without unpleasant surprises. All in one app - Autocharge : charging starts automatically as soon as you plug in - Always charge at the best price when using the app - Remote monitoring and end-of-session notification - Electra+ : access even better rates and exclusive benefits Compatible with all vehicles Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen ID.3, BMW iX, Renault Mégane E-Tech, Kia EV6, Dacia Spring and many more. A growing European network Over 11,000 charging points across 25 countries, with Atlante, Fastned and Ionity via the Charge League network.
chargeON
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Welcome to chargeON – your smart app for easy EV charging on the go. Charge your electric car more easily than ever – with chargeON, your main app for public charging in Switzerland and across Europe. Features at a glance: - Over 850'000 charging stations in Europe, 98% coverage in Switzerland - Check availability in real time - Quickly find, filter & navigate to stations - Charging info at a glance: power, plug type, pricing & more - Start charging via app or charge card - Flexible payment via app, credit card or invoice (B2B) Download the app now and experience the next generation of e-mobility!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Electra at none against chargeON's shown. Electra also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). chargeON's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electra ships an update weekly, chargeON fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electra | chargeON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electra SAS | autoSense AG |
In-app purchases
Electra
No in-app purchases
chargeON
No in-app purchases
