@serichards from my limited experience with both #Chargemap and #ABRP apps, I would like to be able to pick waypoints with chargers myself, like adding a waypoint to a navigation app, not just let the app pick one based on the intended charge % upon arrival at one’s destination. Maybe this exists already?

I didn’t really have time to play much with #BMWi4 navigation, but I expect the advantage of that would be preparing the car and battery for the intended charge location chosen.

#EVCharging

@serichards I was impressed by #Chargemap in 🇫🇷, including the status and availability of charging locations, as well as the recent user reviews more or less confirming the information, but I don’t think it’s recommended for 🇬🇧 use.

#UKEVLife #EVChargingApps

@DenOfEarth @SteveInVentura the advantage of the #ChargeMap app was that it seemed very up to date on current status, and included reviews from recent users who successfully charged.

The issue on the first night in the parking garage is that the chargers had no QR code and would only accept cards like ChargeMap for contactless payments, which a foreigner like me can’t get with no local address.

Fortunately, I hadn’t driven far, so didn’t need to solve that problem.

So far, in this small village in the middle of nowhere, #Chargemap is providing much more detail on the state of the chargers than #ABRP.

For example: