There are many different charging locations types so we’ve created a whole set of filters in the Zapmap app to help you narrow down your choices. This enables you to find available chargers that suit your needs by filtering for charge point network, location type, payment method, power type and more.
Broadly speaking, you can divide the public charging network into three different use cases:
1. En-route charging points for longer journeys
2. Destination charging for topping up the battery while you’re doing something else
3. On-street charging, which provides local options for electric car drivers who are unable to charge at home.
Ways to pay for charging vary, but the majority of charge point operators offer contactless payments via credit/debit card on the device itself, or alternative payment methods such as a network-specific app or RFID card. This guide gives an overview of all the different ways to pay and Zapmap offers a simple way to pay across many networks using our charging card, or from within our app.