CarPlay EV Charging
The CarPlay EV charging app built for your dashboard.
WattsNear puts live EV charger availability directly on your CarPlay screen — no phone fumbling, no switching apps mid-drive. Free for iPhone and CarPlay.
Why WattsNear is the best CarPlay EV charging app
Works on your dashboard
WattsNear is a native CarPlay app. Tap the icon on your in-car display and instantly see chargers near your current location — no Siri shortcut, no workaround.
Live U.S. DOE data
Every charger is sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy's NREL database — the same data the government uses — updated daily. No stale listings from years ago.
Sorted by price, not just distance
Most EV apps sort by proximity. WattsNear sorts by price too, so you can decide whether the closest charger is worth the premium over the cheaper one two exits away.
Zero tracking, zero account
No sign-up, no subscription, no location data sent to ad networks. WattsNear is free, private, and always will be.
How it works in CarPlay
- Plug in your iPhone or connect wirelessly. WattsNear appears in the CarPlay app grid automatically.
- Tap WattsNear on your dashboard screen. The app loads chargers near your current GPS location in under two seconds.
- Pick a station by distance or price. Tap to get turn-by-turn directions in Maps — never leaving CarPlay.
Common questions
- Does WattsNear work with wireless CarPlay?
- Yes. WattsNear works with both wired and wireless CarPlay. As long as your iPhone is connected, the app appears in your CarPlay interface.
- Which EV chargers does it show?
- All publicly accessible EV charging stations in the U.S., from Level 2 AC chargers to DC fast chargers (CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS). Filter by connector type right in the app.
- Is WattsNear free?
- Yes, completely free. No in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads.
- Does it work without CarPlay?
- Yes. WattsNear is a full iPhone app. CarPlay support is an added bonus, not a requirement.
Download the best CarPlay EV charging app — free.
Requires iPhone with iOS 18 or later. CarPlay features are optional.