EV Charging Apps: What Stiftung Warentest Really Finds
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Stiftung Warentest has tested charging apps for electric cars. The testers see clear advantages – but also believe: the physical charging card remains sensible in some cases.
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You drive an EV or are still considering it? Sooner or later you'll hit the same question: charging card from the glove compartment or app on the smartphone? Stiftung Warentest took a closer look at this in an app test.
Charging apps promise to make charging on the go simpler – find stations, compare prices, and pay spontaneously, all in one application. We're taking a look at what the testers specifically found out.
Find charging stations, check prices, pay more flexibly – charging apps offer advantages. But physical cards can still make sense in some cases.
What the app does better than the card
At first glance, the offering sounds convincing. Find charging stations, check prices, and pay more flexibly – three things you often can't cover with a single RFID charging card alone. Stiftung Warentest therefore sees clear advantages in charging apps.
Anyone who wants to charge at different stations on the go gets a better overview with the app: find nearby stations, keep an eye on tariffs, and settle the bill digitally at the end.
Why the charging card still hasn't had its day
At the same time, the testers emphasize: physical cards can still make sense in some cases. This isn't a plea against the app, but an honest assessment for anyone who doesn't want to reach for it in every situation.
Stiftung Warentest therefore doesn't recommend a strict either-or between card and app. Which solution is better in your everyday life depends on where and how you use your EV.
What you can take away from the test
Stiftung Warentest names three concrete advantages of charging apps: find charging stations, compare prices, and pay more flexibly. Anyone who values these three functions is better off with the app.
At the same time, according to the test: anyone who doesn't want to give up the benefits of the classic card simply uses it alongside the app. With its app test, Stiftung Warentest therefore delivers not an either-or decision, but an honest weighing of both paths.
You can find more details on the test in the linked Handelsblatt article.
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