Each charge network maintains a web-based mapping application. However, most EV drivers use PlugShare, the crowd-sourced mapping application. PlugShare is dependent on drivers using it to update station availability, issues that a driver might encounter, places nearby to eat, photos of the station, and their charging experience.
As the name suggests, you can also post your own EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) to the web site and “share” it with other drivers. In the early days of EVs, this was an important function. With more DCFC stations available, this is less useful now. Our home charge station is still listed on PlugShare and we have had a few people use it over the years.
PlugShare will display commercial and free Level 2 stations, home charge stations, and DCFC stations, depending upon the settings used.
