PlugShare vs ev2Go
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
ev2Go
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Add your car and get your trips, battery charge and diagnostic data in one app. ev2go - is a ecosystem for the world of electric cars, with us you can: - find a charging station that suits your car; - connect a home charging station and use it for personal needs, or add it to the general network and make a profit; - use smart charging to optimise your car's charging process (this can either be a super fast charge or a charge that saves your battery and the environment) - book a charging station convenient for you in advance if you are planning a route; - connect rfid-keys for charging and use a card instead of a mobile application, which will save you time and simplify the process of charging your car; - your balance is available to you in any currency of any country in which you are located, now there are no restrictions and fees for converting money; - take advantage of promotions and receive bonus points for charging; - the latest feature - we learned how to recognize the VIN number of your car and now the charger will recognise you, which will allow you to use Plug&Go Our mission is to help EV drivers around the world and make charging-networks accessible for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ev2Go at none against PlugShare's 2. ev2Go also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). PlugShare's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ev2Go asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlugShare | ev2Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (142K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 142K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recargo, Inc. | SOFIKS, OOO |
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
ev2Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PlugShare
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
ev2Go
No in-app purchases








