Renting an electric car while you’re on vacation or a business trip can be a great way to get around and see the sights, but it can be hard to find charging stations if you’re not already familiar with the area.
Thankfully, you can use smartphone apps to easily find charging stations no matter where you are.
Once you’re in Colorado Springs, Colorado
, just open your smartphone’s maps app and search for EV charging stations nearby. This should point you in the direction of the closest nearby EV charging stations. You can also try downloading the Tesla, ChargePoint or Plugshare apps. All of these apps will show you locations of nearby charging stations, and will even supply you with other helpful information such as station wait times, whether or not a station is busy, and reviews from other station users.
Waiting for an electric car to recharge at a DC-fast charging public station typically takes anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. While you’re waiting, download the Jerry
app to find out if you could be saving money on car insurance
. A licensed broker that offers end-to-end support, Jerry gathers affordable quotes, helps you switch plans, and will even help you cancel your old policy. The average user saves over $800 per year on car insurance!