With the rise of electric vehicles in Australia, having the right apps can make a huge difference to your experience. From finding charging stations to planning road trips and tracking energy use — these are the apps we recommend to every EV driver.

PlugShare 

https://www.plugshare.com/map/australia

Best for finding charging stations

PlugShare is the go-to app for locating charging stations worldwide. In Australia it covers Chargefox, Tesla Superchargers, Evie Networks, and community-shared home chargers. Filter by plug type, network, and charger speed — and read real-time user check-ins on station availability and condition.

Available on: iOS & Android  ·  Cost: Free

Chargefox

https://www.chargefox.com/charging-network

Best for fast charging across Australia

Australia's largest public EV charging network. Chargefox focuses on fast and ultra-rapid chargers along major highways, making it the essential app for road trips. Use it to locate stations, start and stop charging sessions, monitor progress, and pay — all in one place.

Available on: iOS & Android  ·  Cost: Free (charging costs vary by station)

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

https://abetterrouteplanner.com/

Best for trip planning

ABRP is purpose-built for EV road trips. Enter your vehicle model and destination and it creates an optimised route with charging stops factored in — accounting for your speed, elevation changes, weather, and remaining range. Invaluable for longer journeys or unfamiliar routes.

Available on: iOS, Android & Web  ·  Cost: Free (premium subscription available)

Tesla App

https://www.tesla.com/en_au/support/tesla-app

Best for Tesla owners

Essential for any Tesla driver. The app gives you real-time updates on charge level, location, and climate — plus the ability to schedule charging, check for software updates, and navigate to Superchargers. When you rent with Newy EV, we give you full access to the Tesla app for your trip.

Available on: iOS & Android  ·  Cost: Free

Evie Networks

https://evie.com.au/find-a-charger/

Best for alternative fast charging

Evie is one of Australia's fastest-growing charging networks, with fast chargers across cities, regional towns, and major highways. The app lets you find and pay for charging, track your session progress, and receive notifications when your car is done — a solid backup to Chargefox on long drives.

Available on: iOS & Android  ·  Cost: Free (charging costs vary by station)

Need help getting set up?

We're happy to walk you through any of these apps and get you confident before your first trip. Contact us today and start enjoying the perks of driving electric.