Zap-Map deal with Chargemaster to give plug-in users real time information on charge point availabilty
Mon 19 December 2016
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Zap-Map - the on-line tool which enables UK drivers to locate and update EV charging points in UK and Ireland - has launched dynamic network data across its main pc and mobile phone platforms which will enable live network data to users from Chargemaster's Polar network. The LowCVP member organisation which runs Zap-Map says that other leading charge point networks are planned to follow in supplying live information to Zap-Map in early 2017.
The Polar network gives access to around 5,000 charging locations across the UK. As other networks also join in providing live data, those who drive plug-in vehicles will be able to see via Zap-Map whether a charge point is in use or available for charging.
It is the first time Zap-Map users will have access to dynamic network data (in addition to Zap-Chat user updates) across multiple UK networks on one desktop application and mobile app.
Dr Ben Lane, Director at Zap-Map, said at the launch: "Achieving this level of data integration has required the close co-operation of network operators, and we are delighted to be rolling-out dynamic data for the key UK networks with POLAR being the first.
"The live network data complements Zap-Chat, our peer-to-peer comms channel which allows users to provide status updates and last-mile information. Taken together, the network and Zap-Chat updates give the best possible information to EV users on the move about charging points availability."
Zap-Map is the UK's leading EV charging information platform, covering all charging networks and hydrogen refuelling points, and providing EV drivers with key charge point information in a single portal. The platform attracts over 40,000 users per month in the UK out of a plug-in fleet of around 90,000 vehicles.
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