What are the best free long-distance driving advice sites for comparing charging options during travel?

Here are some of the best free resources for long-distance EV driving and comparing charging options along a route:

Best route-planning / charging comparison sites

1. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

• Best overall for EV trip planning
• Lets you compare routes, charging stops, charger types, and estimated arrival state of charge
• Supports many EV models and charging networks
• Good for adjusting speed, weather, elevation, and battery settings
  Website: https://abetterrouteplanner.com

2. PlugShare

• Best for charger discovery and real-world user reviews
• Shows charging locations, plug types, station reliability, photos, and recent check-ins
• Great for comparing nearby charging options when traveling
• Useful alongside ABRP for verifying station quality
  Website: https://www.plugshare.com

3. Chargeway

• Simple visual charger comparison tool
• Helps compare connector types and charging speed in an easy-to-understand format
• Good for quickly identifying compatible stations on a trip
  Website: https://chargeway.com

4. EVnavigation

• Route planning focused on EV road trips
• Shows charging stops and helps compare options based on your vehicle and route
  Website: https://www.evnavigation.com

5. Google Maps + charging filters

• Not EV-specific, but useful for checking station locations, travel time, and nearby amenities
• Can be paired with PlugShare to confirm station status and reliability

Best combo for long-distance travel

If you want the strongest free setup:

• ABRP for planning the trip and comparing charging stops
• PlugShare for checking whether the chargers are actually reliable
• Google Maps for traffic, rest stops, food, and hotel options

Bonus: utility / network maps

Depending on where you’re driving, these can also help:

• Tesla Trip Planner (for Tesla drivers)
• Electrify America
• ChargePoint
• EVgo
• IONITY (Europe)
• Shell Recharge

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a ranked list by best free app,
2. the best sites for the US vs Europe, or
3. a step-by-step way to compare charging stops on a road trip.