NeedToCharge App

For Electric Vehicle drivers everywhere... arrived at a charging point and it's already occupied? Let them know you're waiting to charge 🔌🚗

[NeedToCharge App @needtochargeapp]

NeedToCharge will be unplugging on 20 February 2026

Read more here:
https://t.co/9osdlN4cZ4

[NeedToCharge App @needtochargeapp]

@ukevowners @herkessoft @humphbecket @sarah_go_green You prefer to receive d*ck pics than cash into your bank account?

[NeedToCharge App @needtochargeapp]

🚨Over the weekend we welcomed our 20,000th user!
With 100 new users signing up every week, and around 400 charge requests per week, it’s great to see so many people finding, using, and sharing the app. Thank you everyone for your support, and here’s to the next 20,000 users 😊

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@gideonthediver @tillathenun @herkessoft @muppetkeeper @takeitev @kate_tyrrell Let’s try this one out for a bit

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@gideonthediver @tillathenun @herkessoft @muppetkeeper ...and the content "Hi, will the charger that your <vehicle & plate> is using be free soon? Thanks"

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@gideonthediver @tillathenun @herkessoft @muppetkeeper Are we talking the push notification? So there are two parts - the title "Somebody needs to charge" and the content "A fellow EV driver would like to plug into the charger you're using for <vehicle & plate>". Would you change both? e.g. Title "Will the charger be free soon?"...

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@gideonthediver @tillathenun @herkessoft @muppetkeeper Hi Gideon - what did you have in mind?

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@kymalainenkimmo Hi Kimmo - thanks for getting in touch - do you mean added to the number plate countries? Yup - we can get that added!

[The PlugSeeker - 🇺🇦 @The_PlugSeeker]

@JordeeBrompton Other honourable mentions
- Mapping apps , @plugshare @zap_map and @WattsUpUK
- @needtochargeapp - great App
- @rightcharge
- @PedricksZero Eco shop in Caterham high st.
- @GRIDSERVE_HQ / @ElecHighway - for Braintree & working EH
- @InstaVoltUK - continues to be brilliant

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@charwarz @WaspInTheLotus I see what you mean, but at least if you get pinged by the Need To Charge app you can help people without having to lock yourself away! Sometimes I’m opportunity charging and would gladly move if someone needs the charge, other times it allows me to tell people I’ll be a while

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@charwarz @WaspInTheLotus The main reason for this is you don’t have to bother with that - no need to remember to set the time you arrive / how long you’ll be / leave Personal contact info. Just sign up and you’re ready every time you charge.

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@WaspInTheLotus @charwarz Growing at about 350 users per week… ⚡️

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@henrik Great suggestions. And yup - the iPhone 12 series needs to be added to the app - agreed!

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Tme for a quick update on numbers!
🚗 As of this very minute there are 10,192 users
👋 In the last week we welcomed 223 new users and their 1 or more EVs
🔋 In the last week, or the 339 charge requests sent, 58 matched NTC users... That's 58 range anxieties averted!

[Phil Gordon @DrPhil2405]

@Andy69078254 @HibbsA @needtochargeapp @needtocharge Don't forget to spread the word!

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@106Euan @Bunter1815 @ArnoldClark @LoveWestLothian @EVA_Scotland Thanks @106Euan and @ArnoldClark - the more people that can be encouraged to be the EV driver they wish they were, the better! It's all about people saying "I'm happy to let people ask me how long I'll be" rather than "get off the charger - it's my turn" 😊

[Euan McTurk @106Euan]

@Bunter1815 @ArnoldClark @LoveWestLothian @needtochargeapp @EVA_Scotland True, plus it's free. Great shout - @ArnoldClark that's an excellent suggestion from Bill. EV buyers could be encouraged to sign up to @needtochargeapp when buying an EV, meaning it would be easy to anonymously and securely contact them to ask them to move their EV if needs be.

[Euan McTurk @106Euan]

@Bunter1815 @ArnoldClark @LoveWestLothian @needtochargeapp is a very handy tool worth registering on. Shame it relies on the offending EV being registered on it too though!

@EVA_Scotland's solution is also good: a timer wheel that shows people when you'll be back+ secure text service to contact you if they need a charge

[The PlugSeeker - 🇺🇦 @The_PlugSeeker]

@thecatspyjamas5 @BMWi3guide Tips - download the free @plugshare App as IMHO best mapping software to find and rate chargers and simple to use for journeys. Tip2 Download the @needtochargeapp App to be able to communicate easily with other EV drivers when you leave EV on a Rapid charger.

[The PlugSeeker - 🇺🇦 @The_PlugSeeker]

@stupot42 @needtochargeapp The @needtochargeapp is excellent, and I recommend ALL EV or PHEV drivers consider downloading it and getting the windscreen QR code discs from the App (free to print!) to allow others to contact you if you are charging to see how long you need to charge if they are waiting.