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Find the best EV charger near you.

Not just the closest one. ChargeScout ranks every nearby charger by speed, availability, price, and whether it fits your plug — so the smartest stop is always on top.

NACS / TeslaCCSCHAdeMOJ1772
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Electrify America

350 kW · CCS · Available

Best

0.4 mi

EVgo Fast Charging

100 kW · CCS · 3 free

92

0.7 mi

ChargePoint

Level 2 · J1772 · Open

81

0.3 mi

Tesla Supercharger

250 kW · NACS · Busy

76

1.1 mi

4
Connector types supported
Live
Map + ranked list
AI
Charging assistant
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Everything you need to charge smarter

ChargeScout turns a parking-lot guessing game into a ranked, confident decision.

Best charger, not just the closest

Every nearby station is scored on distance, charging speed, availability, price, and plug fit — so the smartest stop is always on top.

Live map + ranked list

Tap a map pin to jump to its spot in the list and back again. Sort by best match, closest, or top rated, and search any city or address.

Know before you go

See charging level (DC fast / Level 2 / Level 1), max power in kW, number of points, network, pricing, hours, and access at a glance.

Your plug, matched

Set your connector — NACS, CCS, CHAdeMO, or J1772 — once. ChargeScout ranks compatible chargers higher and tunes your filters automatically.

AI charging assistant

Ask in plain language for the fastest, cheapest, or closest available charger and get ranked picks with a one-line reason for each.

Trip planning with stops

Enter a destination and current charge to see if you can make it, then get a route with suggested fast-charging stops you can save.

Real driver reviews

1–5 star ratings, photos, and anonymous comments from real drivers, plus a community flagging system that keeps reviews helpful.

Reliability check-ins

"Did it work?" check-ins build a crowd reliability score for each station, so you avoid dead plugs and broken stalls.

Save what matters

Favorite your go-to chargers, find recently viewed stations in one tap, and filter by connector, level, network, public-only, and open now.

How ChargeScout works

Three steps from “where do I charge?” to plugged in.

1

Set your plug

Tell ChargeScout your connector and car once. Filters and rankings instantly adapt to what your EV can actually use.

2

See the best stops, ranked

Open the live map and ranked list. The best charger floats to the top, scored on speed, availability, price, and distance.

3

Charge with confidence

Check real driver reviews and reliability, get one-tap directions, and roll up to a plug that actually works.

AI charging assistant

Just ask where to charge

Skip the filters. Ask ChargeScout in plain language and get ranked picks with a one-line reason for each — so you can decide in seconds.

  • fastest charger near me that isn't Tesla
  • cheapest stop nearby
  • closest available DC fast charger
Fastest charger near me that isn’t Tesla?
Top pick: Electrify America — Market St (350 kW, available now, 0.4 mi). Fastest open CCS stall nearby and fits your plug.
Backup: EVgo — 5th & Mission (100 kW, 3 of 4 free, 0.7 mi).

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade to Pro when you want unlimited results and the good stuff.

Free

$0 forever

  • Top-ranked chargers near you
  • Full station details
  • One-tap directions
  • Driver reviews & reliability
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ChargeScout Pro

$2.99 / month

or $29.99 / year · free trial

  • Unlimited ranked results
  • All filters (connector, network, level, open now)
  • AI charging assistant
  • Trip planning with charging stops
  • Saved trips and routes
Start free trial

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings.

Frequently asked questions

What does ChargeScout do?+

ChargeScout finds the best EV charging station near you — not just the closest one. Every nearby charger is scored on distance, charging speed, real-time availability, price, and whether it actually fits your plug, so the smartest stop floats to the top of a live map and ranked list.

Which connectors and plugs does ChargeScout support?+

ChargeScout works with all major EV connectors in North America: NACS (Tesla), CCS, CHAdeMO, and J1772. Set your vehicle's connector once and ChargeScout ranks compatible chargers higher and defaults your filters to fit your car.

Is ChargeScout free?+

Yes. ChargeScout is free to use, including the top-ranked chargers near you, full station details, and turn-by-turn directions. ChargeScout Pro unlocks unlimited ranked results, all filters, the AI charging assistant, and trip planning with charging stops.

How much does ChargeScout Pro cost?+

ChargeScout Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year, with a free trial. You can cancel anytime in your App Store settings.

Does ChargeScout work for road trips?+

Yes. Enter a destination and your current charge and ChargeScout tells you whether you can make it, then maps a route with suggested fast-charging stops along the way. You can save trips and revisit the route and stops anytime.

Where does ChargeScout get its charging station data?+

Charging station data is powered by OpenStreetMap contributors under the Open Database License (ODbL), enriched with crowd-sourced reliability check-ins and reviews from real drivers.

What is the AI charging assistant?+

Ask in plain language — "fastest charger near me that isn't Tesla," "cheapest stop nearby," or "closest available DC fast charger" — and ChargeScout returns ranked picks with a one-line reason for each. It's the quickest way to decide where to charge.

Is ChargeScout available on Android?+

ChargeScout is currently available on iOS via the Apple App Store. Sign in with Apple is optional and the app works with an anonymous account.

Drive farther. Charge smarter.

Never circle a parking lot hunting for a working plug again. Download ChargeScout and find the best charger near you.

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