Plugshare is a global crowd-sourced map and mobile application for electric vehicle owners. The app shows EV charging stations listed across the UAE. Founded in 2009, the company helps in the advancement and adoption of plug-in technology for electric vehicles.
What is PlugShare EV App
The world is switching from fuel powered cars to electric vehicles to reduce the carbon footprint and help the environment. That said, many EV owners face difficulties finding charging stations. In most parts of the world, there are more electric vehicles than electric charging stations. This is where the PlugShare app comes in handy.
PlugShare is a mobile application where EV owners can share their chargers with other electric vehicles or PHEV owners. With the help of this app, EV owners can find other EV owners and request them to give access to their home EV charging stations. Moreover, electric car owners who charge at a stranger’s home can leave photos and reviews.
In addition to homeowners sharing electric vehicle chargers, the app has an interactive map where EV owners can find private or public charging stations near them.
How to Use PlugShare EV App
According to PlugShare, over 315 charging stations across the UAE are listed on the app. These include public and private charging stations. While installing the app is free, the actual service of charging an EV at someone’s charging station is not.
The host allows an EV owner to charge their vehicle with their electric charger. This naturally comes with a cost because the property and electricity of the host are being used. PlugShare application has a feature allowing drivers to pre-pay in advance for utilizing charging services.
Moreover, to pay at other public charging stations, the app needs the EV owner’s credit card information and the payment can be made by pressing the ‘pay’ button on the app.
The app can be installed via iOS, android, apple watch and through the web.
That is all about the PlugShare EV charging app, its working and features. If you’re based in Dubai, go through this list of other electric charging options in Dubai.
Besides, if you don’t have an EV and want to buy one, here is a list of upcoming electric cars in 2023. Browse through them and go through these used cars for sale in the UAE including electric vehicles.
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