Charger apps- which work best?

[whitelightning44]

I’m trying to figure out which charger locator apps are the easiest with this crowd. Just pulled the trigger on a brand new 23 platinum (leftover, and way too good a deal) so trying to get ahead of the game before I go pick it up this weekend . I live in Ottawa, but the truck is in Toronto. I will definitely/obviously need to charge on the way back . What are the best chargers/most reliable network, and is there such thing as an all encompassing app? Thanks!

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[TaxmanHog]

Plug Share,
A Better Route Planner.
Tesla (if you have an adapter or there are magic dock stations)
Ford Navigation
Ford Charging App (in the Sync Apps screen)

Make the Salesman or delivery crew walk you through setting up Fordpass, plug & charge activation and inputting a credit card, Canadian credit cards are tricky at times to get this working.

 

[Brian Black]

I bought my Lightning a month ago, and it’s my first EV, so I’m fairly new to the game. So far I have found PlugShare to be the most comprehensive charger locater app. They show chargers from every company and you can apply filters to narrow your search (DC Fast, CCS1, Food nearby, etc).

However, I would advise that once you use PlugShare to view the chargers in your area and along your route, you should download the apps that apply to each chargers service. I.e., ChargePoint, ElectrifyAmerica/Canada, EVGo, etc. Most of these chargers are activated via these apps, which should have your payment info within.

I’ve been driving without a Level 2 chargers at home, waiting for the subcontractor to install the Ford Charge Station Pro (happening tomorrow, thank god). So I’ve been reliant on public charging over the last month and I’ve had to learn quick. Good luck, you’re going to love this truck!

 

[RickLightning]

The Ford Blue Oval Charge Network gives you the ability to charge at about a dozen networks and pay with one app - FordPass. https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...ork/what-is-the-ford-blueoval-charge-network/

To charge at Tesla SuperChargers, you need an adapter. Two companies make hugh quality, well-tested adapters. Lectron makes one of the adapters Ford is shipping, although the design is different from the one you can buy. They also make an adapter for Tesla Destination chargers, like at hotels. https://bit.ly/4dC9jPj

A2ZEV makes the Typhoon Pro adapter for Tesla SuperChargers. They also sell the Stellar adapter, which is for Tesla Destination chargers (such as hotels, private homes). I have both adapters and have used both many times. They work great. https://a2zevshop.com/products/nacs-ccs1?ref=Typhoon&variant=43186507579592

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