Your Chargemap essentials for EV charging this summer

Heading off on holiday in an electric vehicle takes a bit of planning. Not because it’s complicated, but because the right tools make a real difference: the gap between a smooth charging stop and an unplanned detour often comes down to preparation. Here’s how the Chargemap app supports you at every key moment of your trip: before you leave, on the road, and at the charge point.

1. Before you leave: plan your charging stops in minutes

We’ve all had that moment of doubt a few days before departure: are the charge points along the route reliable? Well rated? Compatible with the Chargemap Pass? The Chargemap route planner is designed to answer exactly those questions.

Enter your starting point, destination, and your vehicle’s battery level at departure and arrival. The planner automatically calculates your charging stops based on your real-world range, the charge points available along the route, and your network preferences. You can also set the duration of your breaks or the battery level you’d like to reach before getting back on the road. In just a few minutes, your route is sorted.

For charge points you’re not familiar with, check the Reviews tab on the station page before confirming your stop: you’ll find recent charges with their dates, community ratings, and reports. A quick way to know whether the charge point is actually in use before committing to it.

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2. On the road: find the right charge point at the right time

Once you’re on your way, the Chargemap app becomes your charging dashboard. The map shows real-time availability of charge points, their power output, and the connectors compatible with your vehicle. And to start charging, the Chargemap Pass gives you access to over 1 million charging points across Europe: rates are visible directly in the app before you plug in, with no bank charges per session and no need to create a network account for each one. One card, everywhere on the road.

If a charge point doesn’t work out when you arrive, the “Nearby charging points” feature lets you find another one in seconds. A handy reflex, especially in peak season when some charge points are busier than usual.

💡 Remember to leave a review after each charge via the “Leave a review” button in the app. It’s what keeps the data reliable for every driver in the Chargemap community.

3. At the charge point: save on every charge

Charging with peace of mind is great. Charging at the best price is even better. Before choosing your charging stop, take a look at the Chargemap Club in the app: you’ll find all the active promotional offers from partner networks in one place. If there’s a deal on a network along your route, make the most of it.

With the Chargemap Pass, you also automatically benefit from the preferential rates of Super Partner networks: networks selected by Chargemap for their quality of service and reliability, committed to offering fair per-kWh pricing to their users.

💡 Travelling frequently this summer? The Chargemap Boost subscription is made for you: it stacks with Super Partner rates and Club promotions to keep your charging costs as low as possible on the road.

Route planner, real-time map, Chargemap Club, Pass: you’ve now got everything you need to tackle charging this summer without any nasty surprises. All that’s left is to choose your destination.