What it is
PlugShare is a mobile app and website showing the location of electric vehicle charging stations worldwide. The database includes over 700,000 stations across all networks (Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, Electrify America, EVgo, and thousands of independent stations). Users can filter by connector type, charging speed, network, and cost. Real-time availability, user reviews, and photos help drivers choose reliable stations. Check-in data shows how recently a station was used and working.
Why we picked this
Range anxiety is the number one barrier to EV adoption, and PlugShare is the cure. The app shows every charging option within any radius, including stations that do not appear on individual network apps: hotel chargers, municipal parking garages, RV parks, and private stations shared by owners. The user review system is critical: it tells you whether a station is actually working, whether it is blocked by ICE vehicles, and whether the location is safe for overnight charging. For EV road trips, PlugShare is as essential as Google Maps.
Key takeaways
- The database covers over 700,000 charging stations globally across all networks, including private and non-networked stations that individual apps miss.
- User reviews and check-in timestamps show real-time station reliability, avoiding the frustration of driving to broken or blocked chargers.
- Filter by connector type (CCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla, J1772), charging speed (Level 1, 2, 3), and cost to find compatible stations for any EV model.