Apps that make your EV trip easier

Your EV’s app

Make sure to install the app from your car manufacturer. It often allows you to easily plan your route, start and stop charging sessions, and preheat or cool your car while it’s charging. A great starting point.

Find charging stations

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  Smoov works with chargers from different providers and notifies you when your (favorite) charging point is available. With the live feature, you can monitor your charging session at any time. You can find charging stations via Google Street View, check availability and charging speed, track your session status, view rates, and start or stop charging sessions.
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  PlugShare offers similar features and also allows users to share charging points with others. The app provides information on payment methods at charging stations, and its navigation and route-planning features help you easily find chargers and include charging stops in your trip.
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  Chargemap has another advantage: users can share photos and updates about charging stations. This is helpful for confirming whether a charging point is public or warning others if it’s out of order.

Plan your route smartly and efficiently

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  A Better Routeplanner is suitable for any type of EV and ideal for long journeys within Europe. The app identifies various charging points and can be connected to your EV for easier planning. It also automatically calculates your travel time, planned charging stops, and charging duration.
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  ElectricRoutes is similar and great for international holidays. You enter your vehicle details and your start and end points, and the app does the rest.

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  Fastned is a must-have. The app helps you easily find fast-charging stations along highways. With the Autocharge feature, charging starts automatically when you plug in. Fastned also suggests charging stops for long routes, offers a charging history, tips, and strong coverage abroad.

Brand-specific apps

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  Shell is useful for finding public charging stations across Europe based on your vehicle or cable type. It also includes all the essential route-planning features.
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  IONITY is a fast-charging app with stations in 24 countries. It helps you locate all IONITY fast chargers and manage your charging sessions. The app also shows availability, lets you start and stop sessions, and view your charging history.
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  Tesla Superchargers is a useful app for both Tesla and non-Tesla drivers. It includes all key features and allows you to charge quickly at Tesla Supercharger stations, which are now open to all car brands.

So… ready for your trip? Install the apps that best suit your needs and try them out in advance. There are plenty of options to hit the road with confidence.

Extra peace of mind with Ayvens

These tips will help you feel more prepared and at ease. But no matter how carefully you drive, breakdowns or accidents can still happen. Need to report damage or have your car repaired? Or want to change your tires before your trip? With My Ayvens, you can quickly and easily arrange it all!