Electric vehicle charging apps: For EV drivers, finding charging stations is essential to ensure a smooth journey. Today, we have compiled 5 popular EV charging apps for anyone traveling nearby or long distances out of town. Read this article for a roundup of 5 popular EV charging applications. Due to the significant growth in EV users, we need to plan and locate charging stations—not just finding where they are, but also checking availability. This is the survival guide for EV users and electric car rental services.
What are the 5 EV charging apps? Let's check them out.
1. Evolt EV Station App A comprehensive app that aggregates a large number of charging stations in Bangkok and its surrounding areas, as well as nationwide and internationally across the Euro Zone.
Pros of the Evolt App:
Convenient for finding charging stations available nationwide and internationally in the Euro Zone.
Supports both AC and DC charging.
Allows flexible top-ups starting from 200 THB.
Features a real-time status check to see which charging plugs are available.
Tracks charging progress directly through the app so you don’t have to wait by the car.
2. MEA EV App An application developed by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), featuring widespread station coverage across government agencies and support for both AC and DC chargers.
Pros of the MEA App:
Available at Metropolitan Electricity Authority offices across various districts.
Service rate of 7.5 THB per unit.
Primarily available in various buildings and parking lots.
Supports payment via MEA wallet.
Tracks charging status and allows users to tap start and stop buttons directly through the app.
3. PEA Volta A charging service application by the Provincial Electricity Authority, primarily featuring charging stations located at PEA offices.
Pros of the PEA Volta App:
Prominently provides service at PEA locations and gas stations.
Mostly available in provincial areas.
Continuously opens new stations.
Off-peak service rate of 5.30 THB per unit.
Search for charging stations nationwide directly through the app.
4. EA Anywhere Another popular app with service branches across Bangkok and other provinces, particularly in the Isan (northeastern) region. It supports wallet payments and allows users to reserve charging plugs in advance through the app.
Pros of the EA Anywhere App:
Features the convenience of advance charging station reservations.
Includes a navigation system to guide you to the charging station once booked.
Sends a notification 30 minutes before the charging time expires.
Allows you to search for branches directly through the app.
5. EV station Pluz An application featuring a nationwide network of charging stations from PTT, now expanded to cover all 77 provinces across Thailand, located directly at PTT service stations.
Pros of the EV Station Pluz App:
Nationwide service coverage at PTT gas stations.
Supports advance reservations.
Allows reservations to be canceled at least 2 hours in advance.
Refunds canceled bookings as in-app coupons.
Features ultra-fast charging services with a total of 6 dispensers.
