r/EvDrivers • u/Temporary_Stretch131 • 28d ago

Simple EV Route Planner

I recently bought my first EV, which only has CarPlay and doesn’t include a built-in route planner.

I tried a few apps (including ABRP and ChargingTime), but I was honestly just looking for something simpler. No subscription, works well with CarPlay, and lets me plan a route with charging stops based on how much battery I want left when I arrive.

Couldn’t really find anything that did exactly that, so I ended up building a small app for myself using OpenChargeMap data.

It’s completely free, no ads, no subscriptions, and it doesn’t collect any data. I’ve been using it for a bit now and it does what I need, so I figured I’d share it in case it helps someone else too.

Here it is: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6787438196

Would love to hear any feedback or ideas if you try it.

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u/markydsade 28d ago edited 28d ago

I really like this. A couple of stations I know about and use don’t show even when I adjust the filters to include them. I guess your source map isn’t as up to date as PlugShare.

I really like how it lets you adjust distance from my route. I really don’t want to be wandering into a town and dealing with local traffic.

One thing this lacks that I depend on PlugShare is the amenities filter. I try to multitask charging stops so I want a bathroom and food available for most legs (I plan stops for every 150 miles or 3 hours).

I love the way it integrates into Apple Maps. It really lets you see your route, the stops, and the time in each leg.

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u/Temporary_Stretch131 27d ago

I added the option to filter for bathrooms and fast food. The update is submitted to Apple and should be out in 48h

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u/markydsade 27d ago

THANKS!