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Top Insights This Week

Week of July 23rd, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of PlugShare's key feedback

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Trip Planning Issues

Many users find the trip planning feature inadequate, as it often doesn't work on mobile devices and lacks multiple route options. Approximately 10% of users express frustration with this limitation, impacting their ability to plan EV trips effectively. "I can't plan trips on my phone; it's useless and uninstalled."

I can't plan trips on my phone; it's useless and uninstalled.

2

Inaccurate Charger Information

Users frequently report that the app shows incorrect availability and functionality of charging stations, leading to wasted time and frustration. This issue affects about 15% of users, who find themselves at non-functional or occupied chargers. "The app often claims charging stations are available that are actually in use and vice versa."

The app often claims charging stations are available that are actually in use and vice versa.

3

User Interface Challenges

The app's interface is criticized for being unintuitive, with some users finding it difficult to navigate or understand how to use certain features. Approximately 8% of users mention these usability issues, which hinder their overall experience. "The app is hard to set up and impossible to use. Unintuitive from start to finish."

The app is hard to set up and impossible to use. Unintuitive from start to finish.

4

Security Concerns

Some users are uncomfortable with the app's handling of sensitive information, such as login credentials, which raises security concerns. Around 5% of users express discomfort with the app's security practices. "When prompting for Google sign on, the app is reading the username and password."

When prompting for Google sign on, the app is reading the username and password.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

PlugShare
PlugShare is highly praised for its comprehensive database of charging stations, user-friendly interface, and real-time status updates. Users appreciate its community-driven approach, although some mention occasional inaccuracies and missing stations.

#2 RUNNER UP

ChargePoint
ChargePoint receives mixed feedback; users appreciate its reliability and user-friendly app, but many express frustration over payment issues, app bugs, and the inability to manage multiple vehicles easily.

#3 Straggler

EVgo
EVgo is criticized for its limited number of chargers and frequent service outages. Users find the app slow and unintuitive, with many reporting issues with payment processing and customer service.
Competitors Analysis
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PlugShare
#1 Users Choice
PlugShare is highly praised for its comprehensive database of charging stations, user-friendly interface, and real-time status updates. Users appreciate its community-driven approach, although some mention occasional inaccuracies and missing stations.
ChargePoint
#2 Runner-up
ChargePoint receives mixed feedback; users appreciate its reliability and user-friendly app, but many express frustration over payment issues, app bugs, and the inability to manage multiple vehicles easily.
EVgo
#3 Straggler
EVgo is criticized for its limited number of chargers and frequent service outages. Users find the app slow and unintuitive, with many reporting issues with payment processing and customer service.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Payment Issues
Users face difficulties retrieving funds or making payments through the app, leading to frustration and financial inconvenience. This indicates a need for improved payment processing and user account management features.
I can't get my money out because I never use this charger station.
Navigation Errors
The app's directions feature often leads users to incorrect or adjacent addresses, causing confusion and inefficiency. Enhancing the accuracy of location data and integration with navigation services is crucial.
The directions feature often takes me to an adjacent address rather than the correct one.
Security Concerns
There are apprehensions about the app's handling of sensitive information during login processes, particularly with Google accounts. Implementing secure authentication methods could alleviate these concerns.
The app reads my Google username and password, which makes me uncomfortable.
Trip Planner Limitations
The trip planner lacks essential features like multiple route options and highway names, limiting its utility for comprehensive travel planning. Expanding the planner's capabilities could enhance user satisfaction.
The planner doesn’t show highway names or offer multiple route options.
Color Accessibility
The app's iconography lacks sufficient contrast and clarity, posing challenges for users with color vision deficiencies. Redesigning icons with better contrast and alternative information conveyance methods is needed.
The icons are horrible for those with color deficiencies.
Station Availability Accuracy
The app frequently displays incorrect availability statuses for charging stations, leading to user frustration and inefficiency. Improving real-time data accuracy and reliability is essential for user trust.
The app claims charging stations are available that are actually in use.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Payment Issues
Users face difficulties retrieving funds or making payments through the app, leading to frustration and financial inconvenience. This indicates a need for improved payment processing and user account management features.
Navigation Errors
The app's directions feature often leads users to incorrect or adjacent addresses, causing confusion and inefficiency. Enhancing the accuracy of location data and integration with navigation services is crucial.
Security Concerns
There are apprehensions about the app's handling of sensitive information during login processes, particularly with Google accounts. Implementing secure authentication methods could alleviate these concerns.
Trip Planner Limitations
The trip planner lacks essential features like multiple route options and highway names, limiting its utility for comprehensive travel planning. Expanding the planner's capabilities could enhance user satisfaction.
Color Accessibility
The app's iconography lacks sufficient contrast and clarity, posing challenges for users with color vision deficiencies. Redesigning icons with better contrast and alternative information conveyance methods is needed.
Station Availability Accuracy
The app frequently displays incorrect availability statuses for charging stations, leading to user frustration and inefficiency. Improving real-time data accuracy and reliability is essential for user trust.

Quotes of the week

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PlugShare is my go-to app for finding EV chargers. It's not always 100% accurate, but the community reviews help fill in the gaps. I rely on it for road trips and finding chargers for my Chevy Bolt.
AllieArmi
Week of July 23rd, 2025
The app is great for finding chargers, but the trip planner doesn't work on mobile. It's frustrating to have to use a desktop for planning.
A Google user
Week of July 23rd, 2025
I love the app for its community-driven updates and reviews, but it needs a better way to filter out private or restricted chargers. It's frustrating to see chargers I can't use.
A Google user
Week of July 23rd, 2025

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PlugShare is my go-to app for finding EV chargers. It's not always 100% accurate, but the community reviews help fill in the gaps. I rely on it for road trips and finding chargers for my Chevy Bolt.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app is great for finding chargers, but the trip planner doesn't work on mobile. It's frustrating to have to use a desktop for planning.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I love the app for its community-driven updates and reviews, but it needs a better way to filter out private or restricted chargers. It's frustrating to see chargers I can't use.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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