Where can I find free charging stations near me?
One of the main advantages of an electric car is the ability to charge it cheaply at home. In addition, there are still charging stations throughout the country that are accessible free of charge. Where and how can they be found? We'll give you some helpful tips to help you save costs when charging.
On the Chargemap app, activate the filter for free charging stations
To get an overview of all free charging stations accessible throughout Europe, Chargemap Your best ally. Simply call up the filter setting and activate the option "Free stations only". You can add more features to your search by filtering the charging stations by plug type, power or numerous other parameters.
Each loading zone has a detailed information card with the most important information about its access, its connections, etc. A community tab summarizes all feedback from other riderswho charged at this location. Remember to take a quick look at this feedback before charging to benefit from useful information and avoid any potentially unpleasant surprises.
Find out more on your Chargemap app about free charging stations near you and anywhere in Europe!
Charge your electric car for free while shopping
When you do your shopping or go on a shopping trip, many shops allow you to charge your electric car, some of them even free of charge. This is a time-saving advantage that should not be neglected!
Free charging stations in supermarket parking lots
Numerous large supermarkets are now equipped with charging infrastructure that is accessible in their parking lots. These are easily recognizable, as they must be marked with a corresponding sign and a floor marking representing an electric car.
Access to the free charging facilities at the supermarket charging stations is generally reserved exclusively for customers. In most cases, the corresponding conditions of use are indicated at the charging points. In general, users of these charging points must have a customer card from the respective retailer, but this is not mandatory in all cases. Depending on the retailer offering, it may also happen that the possibility of free charging is associated with a time limit.
Auf Ihrer Chargemap-Anwendung können Sie schnell und einfach die entsprechenden Zugangsinformationen überprüfen sowie die Rückmeldungen anderer Fahrer einsehen.
Nachfolgend beispielsweise eine (nicht abschließende) Liste großer Verbrauchermärkte in Deutschland (Supermärkte, Einkaufszentren), die über kostenlose Ladestationen verfügen:
Weitere Einzelhändler, die kostenloses Aufladen anbieten
Große Supermarktketten sind jedoch nicht die einzigen, die den Ladebedarf von Fahrern von Elektrofahrzeugen decken. In manchen Ländern wie Frankreich, Deutschland oder Belgien können Sie beispielsweise im Rahmen einer Shopping-Tour bei Ikea die kostenlose Möglichkeit zum Aufladen Ihres E-Autos nutzen.
Ikea stellt einige kostenlose Ladestationen für beschleunigtes Aufladen (zwischen 11 und 22 kW AC) und schnelles Aufladen bis 50 kW (DC) zur Verfügung.
Auch manche Einkaufszentren, Kinos oder ähnliche Einrichtungen bieten ihren Kunden einen solchen Service an. Zögern Sie nicht, vor Ihren Ausflügen entsprechende Erkundigungen einzuholen 😉
Laden Sie Ihr Elektroauto kostenlos bei Ihrem Vertragshändler auf
Im Zuge des enormen Angebotszuwachses an aufladbaren Hybrid- und Elektrofahrzeugen sind Fahrzeughersteller und Vertragshändler dazu übergegangen, ihren Kunden kostenlose Ladestationen zur Verfügung zu stellen. Fahrzeughersteller mit einem solchen Angebot sind beispielsweise:
- Nissan
- Renault
- BMW
- Volkswagen-Konzern (davon Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Cupra, Lamborghini, Porsche, Skoda und Seat): In den Autohäusern der 9 konzerneigenen Marken haben Besitzer eines E-Autos einer dieser Marken die Möglichkeit, ihr Fahrzeug kostenlos aufzuladen.
- Kia
- Mercedes Benz
Wie bei großen Supermärkten können sich die Zugangs- und Nutzungsbedingungen der jeweiligen Vertragshändler inhaltlich voneinander unterscheiden.
Free charging stations on public roads and parking lots
You may also find free charging stations in cities that are committed to the spread of electric mobility. These charging stations are usually located in public parking lots and less often on roads. Parking in a space reserved for charging electric vehicles is often free.
Free charging points in hotels and restaurants
Hotels and restaurants are increasingly starting to offer their guests a top-up service. This is generally free of charge, but it is advisable to make appropriate enquiries beforehand.
If you're on holiday with an electric vehicle, this can be an essential criterion when choosing your hotel or the restaurants you visit on your trip. For example, you can go on excursions in the area during the day and enjoy a meal in the restaurant or relax in your hotel during the time it takes to charge your vehicle.
For owners of a Tesla vehicle, charging is on Tesla Destination Charging Charging stations located at hotels, restaurants and car parks are generally free of charge.