Comparison

Chargemap vs Connect EV

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

Head to head
About

Chargemap

Locate and plan routes to electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. Find stations based on connector type, power, and community ratings. Manage charging and access over 1 million charge points with a dedicated pass.

Highlights
  • Locate charging stations
  • Filter by connector type and power
  • Community ratings and comments
  • Route planner for EVs
  • Manage charging with Chargemap Pass
  • Covers over 1 million charge points
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• You’re looking for the best-rated charging station nearby? • You’re preparing for a long trip by electric vehicle for the holidays? • You want to locate the best rapid charging stations along your route? • You’re looking for free charging stations in the surrounding area? Chargemap is the benchmark app that is already the loyal companion of over 3 million EV and PHEV drivers for stress-free travelling and charging. Chargemap’s map lists over 1 million charge points and covers most European charging networks. It makes it so easy to locate charging stations in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria, Britain, Norway and many other countries across Europe. You can also find all the key information you need to locate the right charging station for your needs: connector types, power ratings, time slots, means of access, scores and comments from the community etc. Why opt for the Chargemap app? FIND THE BEST CHARGING STATIONS… The powerful filters help you locate the charging stations that meet your requirements: free charging points, best scores, fast charging stations, favourite networks, on motorways only etc. Whatever EV you drive - Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y, Renault Zoe, Renault Megane E-Tech Electric, Peugeot e-208, Peugeot e-2008, MG 4, Volkswagen ID.3, Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.5, BMW i3, BMW i4, BMW iX, Nissan Leaf, Dacia Spring, Fiat 500 e, Kia e-Niro, Kia EV6, Skoda Enyak, Citroën ë-C4, Hyundai Kona Electric, Audi Q4 e-tron, Porsche Taycan or any other electric car, Chargemap knows how to pick out the right charging stations so you can top up your electric vehicle hassle-free. ...ON EVERY CHARGING NETWORK • Charge Your Car • Tesla Superchargers • Tesla Destination Charging • New Motion (Shell recharge) • Source London • Pod Point • EVBox • Ionity • Allego • Fastned • Lastmile Solutions • Innogy • Enbw • Enel X • Total Energies ...and over 1800 other networks! PLAN YOUR ROUTES No more stress about charging! The Chargemap route planner helps you find the ideal route that dovetails your particular EV and personal preferences. You can customise it as you wish and simply enjoy the ride! NEVER TRAVEL ALONE Join the largest community of EV drivers who help each other out every day by logging in new charging stations, adding information and photos and posting comments on each charging station. You can rate your charging session and access the scores attributed by other users for each charging station according to different criteria: reliability of the equipment, value for money, location and safety. You can also report any malfunctions or practical information to the community in no time. MANAGE YOUR CHARGING With the Chargemap Pass charging card, top up at over 800,000 compatible charging points in Europe. You can locate them at a glance, consult charging rates and monitor your expenditure in a dedicated tab. FIND YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANION ON APPLE CARPLAY You can now fully profit from Chargemap’s features from the dashboard of your electric car. You can display the charge points in the surrounding area, find your favourite charging stations and the routes you have saved and make your way to the next charging station via your favourite GPS app. A TEAM THAT CARES Chargemap is also a dream team that gives their all to enhance the app every day with the help of your invaluable feedback. Any questions, suggestions, rave reviews? Get in touch at hello@chargemap.com!

About

Connect EV

Features
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Connect EV by STG Telematics: The primary focus of electric vehicles is battery performance, and ensuring optimal operation is crucial for extending their lifespan. Our Connect EV app is designed to help you monitor your electric vehicle's battery usage in real-time, providing valuable insights to maintain peak efficiency. The app offers a comprehensive overview, including energy usage tracking, battery health monitoring, a customisable dashboard with analytical widgets, detailed reports, and timely notifications and alerts for immediate action. Here are the key features of the Connect EV app: (1) Dashboard: A visually appealing and customisable summary of your vehicle's performance data, keeping you up to date on the status of your electric vehicle. (2) Live Tracking: With this feature, you can monitor your vehicle's battery usage and charging mode in real-time, ensuring you stay informed about its performance. (3) Reports: The app offers various reports that enable you to analyse battery usage with data for a selected time period and vehicle model. These insights can help businesses evaluate battery performance and make informed decisions accordingly.

Screenshots

Chargemap4 screens
Connect EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect EV at none against Chargemap's 3. Connect EV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Chargemap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Connect EV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chargemap versus Connect EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargemapConnect EV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (174 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings174 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB406 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargemapSTG.ma

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chargemap

Subscriptions3
  • Chargemap Boost monthly$7.991 Month
  • Chargemap Plus Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Chargemap Boost Annualy$69.901 Year
None

Connect EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chargemap free?
Chargemap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect EV free?
Connect EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chargemap or Connect EV have ads?
Chargemap shows ads; Connect EV does not.

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