Prompt
What are the best free long-distance driving advice sites for comparing charging options during travel?
Latest observation
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:
- a ranked list by best free app,
- the best sites for the US vs Europe, or
- a step-by-step way to compare charging stops on a road trip.
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