Modern EV life runs on great software. With the right apps, charging becomes effortless, long trips feel simple, and your running costs drop. Here are the seven apps every UK & Ireland EV driver should have in 2025—starting with your all-in-one public charging companion: ONEEV.

1) ONEEV — Your Ultimate Charging Companion

What it does: Puts the entire public charging experience in one place: discover chargers across major networks, see live availability and pricing, plan routes with smart stop suggestions, and start/stop/pay from a single account.

  • Universal map: A clear view of public chargers across the UK & Ireland.
  • Live status: Check if bays are free, in-use, or out of order—before you drive.
  • Intelligent routing: Set your EV, preferred arrival SOC and stop strategy.
  • Seamless payment: One secure profile across supported networks.


Jump straight in via the ONEEV app. Frequent public charger? Turn sessions into perks with ONEEV Rewards.

2) Your Car’s Manufacturer App — Remote Control & Range Saver

From Tesla and FordPass to Kia Connect, Hyundai Bluelink and MyVauxhall, your OEM app is the remote control for your EV.

  • Preconditioning: Warm/cool the cabin and (where supported) condition the battery while plugged in.
  • Smart charging: Set charge limits (e.g., 80% for daily use) and off-peak schedules.
  • Status & control: Check SOC, lock state, tyre warnings; send destinations to the car.


Why it matters: Better comfort, better efficiency, lower costs.

3) PlugShare — Crowd Intelligence at Charge Points

Pair community insights with ONEEV’s live data. PlugShare’s real-world comments, photos and recent check-ins help you avoid awkward car-park hunts and spot access quirks.

  • User tips (e.g., “entrance via rear ramp”, “bring shorter cable”).
  • Recent “working/not working” feedback to sanity-check a site.
  • Contribute your own reports to help others.


Explore the community at PlugShare.

4) Waze — Beat Traffic, Protect Your ETA

When traffic changes, your charge plan changes. Waze crowd-sourced alerts help you steer around jams, incidents and closures, keeping you on schedule for your planned charging stops.

  • Live traffic rerouting and accurate ETAs.
  • Hazards and roadworks ahead of time.
  • Quick search for nearby services while en route.

5) JustPark — Bookable Parking

Lock in a parking space with a charger at homes, hotels and car parks—ideal for city breaks, events or visiting friends without driveway charging.

  • Guaranteed bay + power on arrival.
  • Great for flats/terraces or overnight trips.
  • Often in areas lacking public chargers.


Find bookable bays at JustPark.

6) Octopus Energy — Home Charging for Pennies

If you can charge at home, a smart tariff app can automate cheap overnight charging (think Intelligent Octopus Go or your supplier’s equivalent). Even without a driveway, this app is useful for tracking energy if you sometimes use home/destination charging.

  • Automated low-cost schedules tied to your car/wallbox.
  • Energy spend tracking and usage insights.
  • Optional smart integrations (Ohme, etc.).


Learn more at Octopus Energy.

7) Google Maps — Everyday Navigation

For daily drives, Google Maps remains the familiar navigator with growing EV smarts (especially on Android Automotive). Use it alongside ONEEV for best-in-class charger detail and payments.

  • Reliable turn-by-turn and POIs.
  • Basic EV charger search.
  • Good for local errands and quick detours.

How to Stack These Apps for Stress-Free EV Life

  1. Plan & pay: Use ONEEV for trip plans, live status and frictionless payments.
  2. Prepare the car: OEM app for preconditioning and off-peak scheduling.
  3. Beat delays: Waze for traffic avoidance to protect charging ETAs.
  4. Lock a bay with power: JustPark for destination charging certainty.
  5. Optimise costs: Smart tariff app (e.g., Octopus) for the cheapest kWh.
  6. Navigate locally: Google Maps for familiar daily runs.
  7. Reality check: PlugShare for photos and comments at tricky sites.

Pro Tips for 2025

  • Aim for 10–20% arrival, 80% departure at rapids for fastest sessions and better bay etiquette.
  • Choose efficiency over headline battery size: A frugal EV + smart routing often beats a bigger pack.
  • Use live pricing: ONEEV shows cost per kWh upfront—pick value without guesswork.
  • Notifications on: Get “charge complete” alerts from ONEEV/OEM to move on promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need multiple network apps if I have ONEEV?
No. ONEEV lets you find, start, stop and pay across supported networks from one account. Some drivers keep a couple of network apps as backup, but most won’t need them day-to-day.
Is ONEEV only for long trips?
It’s great for both daily charging and road trips—live status, pricing and simple payments reduce friction everywhere.
Can Google Maps route me via chargers?
It’s improving, but dedicated tools like ONEEV give richer EV-specific detail (availability, costs, payments) and smarter stop logic.
How do I cut my charging costs?
Use a smart tariff for home/destination charging when possible, and compare public prices in ONEEV before you plug in. Opportunistic fast charges (7–22 kW) can be excellent value.
What if I don’t have a driveway?
Use weekly rapid top-ups + opportunity charging at supermarkets/gyms. See our guide: No driveway? How to charge an EV in the UK.

The Final Word: Simplify with ONEEV

Download ONEEV to plan, find, and pay for charging with confidence—then round out your toolkit with the other apps here for the smoothest EV life in 2025.