EV drivers beware: thanks to these apps you will never have an empty battery again

The number of electric vehicles in our country is steadily increasing. Every year we see a significant increase. Good news, because EVs contribute to a better environment and also offer many advantages for the user. Those who have never driven an electric car may see a few more bears on the road. Because what about charging? Does this mean that you will regularly stop along the road? Are there enough charging points in your area?

In any case, we have good news for these people. The Netherlands is the leader in Europe when it comes to the number of charging stations. We have more than 40,000 charging stations and another ten thousand private charging stations. The Shell Recharge network, formerly known as the newmotion charging station, is now available throughout the country. In short: there is always one nearby. But how do you know where the nearest one is? This can certainly take some searching if you are not familiar with the area. Fortunately, there is also a solution for that. There are several apps that you can use, so that from now on you never have to be left with an empty battery. We list them.

GRID

GRID is one of the better-known apps on which you can find charging stations. The app immediately uses your location and shows the nearest poles. You can also see how many kilometers this is still driving and whether the pole is available. Other important information is also shared. For example, about the electricity price. How much will you lose if you fully charge your car? That way you have all the information you need to make a good decision. A very handy app that makes the life of the electric driver a lot easier.

Sygic

You do not always have to download a specific charging station app to have all the information. This is not Sygic, but it still offers a lot of possibilities for EV drivers. Although this is originally just a navigation app, with the help of this app you can easily turn on the mode for EV drivers in settings. In this way you will receive all kinds of practical information regarding charging stations in the area and even with a reminder when you need to charge the car. The app is free, but you can also choose the paid version to have just a few more options.

How do you find the best app?

The best charging station app does not exist. Every app has advantages and disadvantages. It is mainly a matter of your own preference. So think carefully about exactly what you need. What should not be missing from the app? What practical information would you like to have available? Of course you can also download multiple apps. This way you will quickly discover which one works best for you.