BMW always has the best new luxury, high-performance vehicles in the world. The automaker continues to move automotive technology forward, including electric vehicles. Four vehicles are in the current lineup, with more on the way, including the BMW i4, BMW i5, the vaunted BMW i7, and the zippy iX. All of these get an average of 250 to 300 miles per full charge.
EV ownership works a little differently than owning a gasoline-powered car or SUV because of the charging capabilities at home and in public. As such, the best EV charging apps help you plan your route along Miami and beyond, so you’ll never have to worry about range anxiety when you head out of town. The most popular EV charging apps do more than just locate where the nearest EV charging stations are located in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere.
Our team showcases the best EV charging apps that you can connect to your BMW’s infotainment screen. We’ll also answer the question, “Which electric car charging app should I use?”
h2>Top Features of the Best EV Charging Apps
When deciding the most popular EV charging apps for you, they should fit your requirements for local drives and out-of-town journeys. Start with the My BMW app, geared to your vehicle and your lifestyle.
Think about these practical features on the most popular EV charging apps available to see which ones you favor:
Some apps will tell you if you get a discount or free charging, like BMW’s free public charging benefit for two years on Electrify America’s network. You’ll get this benefit when buying a new BMW EV from our dealership in Pembroke Pines.
When you look over which electric car charging app you should use, you’ll need to plan routes outside of Hollywood because you’re unfamiliar with the EV charging landscape. There are over 60,000 public charging stations in the United States, and more than 8,500 are DC Fast chargers. You’ll find them strategically placed in urban centers and along major highways.
Electrify America provides BMW owners with two years of complimentary 30-minute charging sessions for two years after purchasing their EV. Take advantage of 1,000 DC Fast Charging Stations and 4,000 charging ports across the country to plan the best summer vacations and weekend getaways. Electrify America will build luxury charging stations as the network expands in the coming years. If you join the Pass+ plan, you can get discounts and other top-notch amenities.
The ChargePoint network has more than 31,900 charging stations nationwide. You can pay directly through the app, and it shows you charging stations from other networks. ChargePoint also lets you schedule charging at stations and track your electrical usage. It’s very easy to use.
Reserve a charger ahead of time and get real-time charging updates with EVgo’s network. The more you use it, the more your charging saves you money. You’ll earn rewards every time you utilize this network. Filter your search by location, charging type, and connector type you need.
If you want to search every possible charging network in America, PlugShare is one of the best EV charging apps. Plugshare gives you the nearest one on your route as you find ways to fully charge when you’re far from home.
The main difference between Volta and other apps is that it shows you just the free public charging stations across America. You’ll notice these at malls, retail stores, and grocery stores, among other types of establishments. Free charging, usually at Level 2, is allowed for up to two hours at these free charging stations.
Google Maps has been one of the best mapping tools and apps ever since it started. It can find the nearest EV charging stations to your location. Use it to plan a route for the best results while avoiding traffic, construction, and delays.
EV owners need to use at least one real-time traffic monitoring app. If you’re running low on juice, you don’t want to get stuck in traffic or bad weather while also avoiding accident sites and construction. Real-time traffic apps are perfect for Pembroke Pines journeys when you need to find a charging station soon.
Our team recommends downloading multiple EV charging apps to make sure they fulfill your requirements for every type of journey. Contact us or call to speak to our team and schedule a test drive. We’re happy to help you with EV ownership.
