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. En-route charging points for longer journeys. Destination charging for topping up the battery while you’re doing something else. On-street charging, which provides local options for electric car drivers 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.
A simple way to pay for electric car charging across many networks is from within the Zapmap app where you can start a charge at the click of a button, and pay via credit/debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Once you’re charging, you can use the app to check the status of the charge at any time, including the estimated cost and the charge time remaining.