New to driving an electric vehicle?

Congratulations! You've just purchased an electric car and are entering a new era of cleaner and more economical mobility.

Tips to get you started

To get the most out of your vehicle, here are a few essential tips.

1. Understanding autonomy and recharging
The range of your car depends on several factors: battery capacity, your driving style, and weather conditions. Learn to manage your range by adopting smooth driving and using regenerative braking.
As for charging, locate charging stations near your home and along your regular routes. If possible, install a home charging station to make daily use easier. Don’t forget to use apps like Chargeprice to compare charging prices and find the best options.

2. A wide range of prices for public pay stations
Charging rates at public charging stations vary considerably, depending on the mobility operator, the type of station and the billing method:

  • kWh billing: you only pay for the energy you use – often the most transparent method.
  • Billing by the minute: ideal for fast charging, but can be costly if your vehicle charges slowly.
  • Packages and subscriptions: some operators offer monthly subscriptions at preferential rates.

The price difference between operators can be significant. Comparing prices before recharging is essential to optimize your costs and avoid unpleasant surprises.

3. Optimize your driving
Drive smoothly, avoiding sudden acceleration, use economy driving modes whenever possible, and anticipate braking maneuvers to take advantage of regenerative braking.

4. Intelligent recharge management
Recharge your vehicle at off-peak times to cut costs and limit the impact on the power grid. Some vehicles allow you to program charging to optimize energy use.

5. Plan your routes
For long journeys, plan your stops according to available charging points, and use charging cards adapted to your needs to benefit from the best rates.

6. Maintaining your electric car
Check tire pressure regularly, check the battery charge level, and maintain your brakes periodically.

7. Enjoy the benefits of electric mobility
Access to certain low-emission zones, savings on fuel, and sometimes financial assistance for the installation of a home charging station.

With these tips, you’re ready to take full advantage of your new electric car. Happy driving!

Electric mobility and charging glossary

EV
Electric Vehicle (BEV, PHEV, motorcycle, etc.)
CPO
Charge Point Operator, responsible for operating a charging network.
EMP
eMobility Service Provider, offering charging services across one or more networks.
Interoperability
Ability of charging stations to be accessible through all mobility operators.
Station
A location that includes one or more charging points.
Charging station
A unit with multiple charging connectors.
Connector
A single charging plug, e.g. Type 2, CCS, Chademo.
Power
Charging capacity provided by a station, expressed in kW, typically ranging from 3 kW to 350 kW.
Charging card
A physical or digital pass that activates charging at a station.
Charging offer
A subscription plan from a mobility provider that gives access to charging services.
Charging time
Duration needed to charge an EV battery to a specific percentage.
Charging curve
The rate at which an EV battery charges; generally decreases as charging progresses.
Charging price
The cost EV owners pay to charge their vehicles, usually per kWh, per session or per minute.
Price components
May include kWh consumed, time spent (minutes), and session fees.
Parking fees
Additional charges applied for occupying a charging spot after charging is completed.
Electric vehicle dashboard showing remaining range

Managing your range with peace of mind

The range of an electric vehicle depends on many factors: battery capacity, driving style, external conditions, and more.

By driving smoothly and using regenerative braking, you’ll optimize your range.

When it comes to charging, price differences between stations can be significant. To make your life easier, Chargeprice compares real-time prices around you and helps you make the best choices – stress-free and with full transparency.

Understanding the price of public charging stations

Each operator has its own pricing rules – per kWh, per minute, or via subscription. Price differences can be significant, which is why comparing before charging is essential.

That’s exactly what Chargeprice does: it shows you the best real-time prices around you.

Want to learn more about electric mobility?

Every month, we publish new articles to help you better understand charging, compare solutions, and make the most of your electric vehicle.

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Charging an electric vehicle at a public charging station

Frequently Asked Questions

Chargeprice is the app that helps you understand and compare charging prices for electric vehicles. Since prices can vary greatly depending on stations, operators, and charging cards, Chargeprice lets you know within seconds where to charge, which card to use, and at the best price.

Yes, Chargeprice is 100% free and already lets you easily compare charging prices and find the best options around you. For those who want to go even further, a Premium version is available: it removes ads and adds exclusive features such as displaying prices directly on the map and showing real-time charger availability.

The Premium version of Chargeprice lets you enjoy an ad-free experience and access exclusive features: viewing prices directly on the map, real-time connector availability, using Chargeprice via Android Auto and CarPlay, managing multiple vehicles, and saving your favorite stations. Discover Chargeprice Premium and enjoy even more comfort and peace of mind.

No, you can use Chargeprice right away without signing up. Creating an account is optional but gives you access to convenient features such as saving your favorite charging stations.

Yes! Chargeprice already covers more than 30 European countries and lists over one million charging points. Whether you're in the city, on the highway, or traveling abroad, you can rely on the app anywhere in Europe.

The app aggregates data from various providers and operators to display estimated costs based on the billing type (kWh, minute, or session).

Yes, the app includes your subscriptions and charging cards to display the actual price you'll pay. Chargeprice automatically calculates your costs based on your profile so that you always know which card to use to pay less.

Yes! Users can easily report an error or missing information directly in the app. Operators can also submit their charging stations so they can be added to our database. And if you have more questions, visit our tutorial page.

Yes. Chargeprice is a completely independent platform: we are not affiliated with any provider and we do not favor any particular operator. Our goal is to provide you with transparent and reliable information.

Do you still have questions?

Find all the step-by-step explanations in our app tutorial, or explore our blog to discover even more tips about electric mobility.

And of course, the easiest way is to download the Chargeprice app and try it out yourself!

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