PlugShare vs Charger Map for Tesla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlugShare
Discover and share EV charging stations worldwide. This app provides a comprehensive map with real-time reviews, photos, and filtering options for various plug types and charging speeds. Plan your electric vehicle trips and find compatible chargers easily.
- EV charging station map
- Community reviews and photos
- Filter by plug type and charging speed
- Real-time station availability
- EV trip planner
- Pay with PlugShare
- Add new stations
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Download the most accurate EV and Tesla charging station map. PlugShare is the world’s largest EV driver community. Drivers contribute station reviews and photos to help the EV community make the most informed charging decisions possible. Drivers can filter the PlugShare map by plug type, including CHAdeMO and SAE/CCS, as well as charging speed, including Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Chargers such as Tesla Superchargers. You can also filter by charging provider – the PlugShare map includes detailed station information for every major EV charging network in North America, Europe, and much of the rest of the world, including: - ChargePoint - Tesla Destination - Electrify America - Supercharger - EVgo - FLO - SemaConnect - Shell Recharge - Renovatio Asset Management - Chargefox - Blink - SemaCharge - Volta - bp pulse - BC Hydro EV - GRIDSERVE Electric Highway - ChargeNet - Sun Country - NRMA - Petro-Canada - Circuit Electrique - Pod Point - Evie Networks - GeniePoint - Vector - Lidl eCharge - Ivy - Osprey Charging Network Ltd With PlugShare, you can: - Find public charging stations compatible with your EV (or EVs if you have multiple electric vehicles) - See each station’s PlugScore™ rating to quickly gauge charger reliability based on real driver reviews - Filter for connector type, charging speed, and amenities like food or bathrooms - Check for station functionality and current availability - Link to your favorite navigation app for directions to your selected charger - Pay for charging with Pay with PlugShare (at participating locations) and monitor your session - Add new charging stations to the map as you discover them - Receive notifications when a new charger is installed nearby - Find all the charging stations along a road trip route with a built-in EV trip planner - Use PlugShare with Apple CarPlay to browse nearby charging locations, bookmarked locations, and trips you've planned from the built-in display of CarPlay compatible vehicles - And more! PlugShare helps drivers find chargers compatible with any EV, including Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y, and Tesla Model 3; the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt, VW ID.4, Nissan LEAF, BMW i3, Audi e-tron, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Porsche Taycan, Kia e-Niro, Volvo XC40, Polestar and all other electric vehicles on the market. Download PlugShare and join the PlugShare community today! Privacy Policy: https://company.plugshare.com/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://company.plugshare.com/terms-embed.html
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 monetization model: PlugShare at free with in-app purchases against Charger Map for Tesla's subscription. PlugShare also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 35%) and ratings volume (144K vs 12K). Charger Map for Tesla's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Charger Map for Tesla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PlugShare against 4.7 for Charger Map for Tesla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 144K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of PlugShare's written reviews are positive against 35% of Charger Map for Tesla's.
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, Charger Map for Tesla every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | PlugShare | Charger Map for Tesla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (144K ratings) | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews — better | 35.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 144K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | #132 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recargo, Inc. | yohan teixeira |
Customer experience
PlugShare
Charger Map for Tesla
User reviews
PlugShare
From 144K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Comprehensive charging station information
- 📍 Helpful for planning long-distance trips
- ⭐ Useful community-driven updates and reviews
- 🔍 Ability to filter by charger type and network
- 💡 Innovative features like trip planning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app updates causing issues
- 🗺️ Mapping and navigation could be improved
- 🔍 Inconsistent or missing charger details
- 🤖 Difficulty updating or adding new stations
- 💸 Concerns about unexpected charges
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
PlugShare
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior when checking in at chargers
- Issues with saving or syncing user preferences
- Incorrect or outdated charger information
Requested features
5 requests- Improved trip planning with multiple stops
- Ability to view charger availability in real-time
- Integration with in-car navigation systems
- Customizable filters and sorting options
- Notification system for charger status updates
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
PlugShare
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
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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