As the company states, those new to EV ownership might hesitate to take their EV on longer trips after hearing about range anxiety and the issues plaguing charger reliability.
With Chargely, EV drivers benefit from a community of EV users who can recommend where to stop for a reliable charge or chargers to avoid due to long lines, and they can find walkable access to critical amenities like food and bathrooms. The company says this information unlocks what experienced EV drivers have already discovered — it is possible to enjoy longer trips with an EV. In fact, charging stops can become great opportunities to stretch, shop, and explore local attractions that travellers may otherwise miss.
“Range anxiety and visible infrastructure challenges continue to slow adoption by consumers who are interested in EVs,” said David Tse, co-founder and CEO of Chargely. “Our goal is to empower EV travellers to share their firsthand knowledge and inspire others to travel with the confidence to explore in an EV."
Chargely welcomes EV drivers to join its growing community and discover weekend getaways from NYC to Maine and all points in between. Attractions like the Norman Rockwell Museum in the Berkshires or the quaint downtown of Portland, ME allow travellers to charge their EV while they explore.
With the Chargely app, EV drivers will access exclusive community reports to quickly see reports of broken, crowded, or slow EV chargers. They can vote with the community on qualities like walkability, restrooms, safety, and accessibility-friendliness. They can also find new summer destinations and support local businesses that have installed chargers for EV drivers to enjoy while they charge as well optimise travel routes beyond charging the car and create itineraries with great places to eat, sleep, or explore while charging.
Chargely is available for download on both iOS and Android platforms.
