EV Chargers & EV Parking Near You

DC fast chargers (50 kW+), AC chargers (22 kW+), and reserved EV parking. Plug type, opening hours, and direct navigation link.

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Fast charger (50 kW+) AC charger EV parking Tap a marker for details and directions.

What does this map show?

This map shows every public charging station from OpenStreetMap — from AC wallboxes in parking garages to high-power DC fast chargers on highways. See the operator (e.g. Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, EVgo, ChargePoint, Electrify America), plug type (Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO), power in kW, opening hours, and whether the station is paid. Reserved EV-only parking spots without charging are shown as well — handy for city-center parking. The power filter (22 kW / 50 kW / 150 kW) hides slow chargers when you only need HPC on a road trip.

Data source: OpenStreetMap

All locations come from OpenStreetMap and are loaded live via the Overpass API whenever you pan the map. OpenStreetMap is a free, community-maintained world map — think Wikipedia for geography. Chargers are tagged amenity=charging_station together with detail tags like socket:type2_combo, maxpower or capacity. Because the data is crowdsourced it's not always 100 % complete — you can contribute yourself: create an account on openstreetmap.org, add the missing station, done. Every other EV driver benefits from your edit.

When do I need this map?

  • Long highway trip: You're planning a 300+ km journey and need two fast-charge stops at HPC (150 kW+) locations, ideally at a service area with restrooms and coffee.
  • Overnight stay: You're looking for a hotel or restaurant with an AC wallbox to charge overnight — cheap (often free for guests) and stress-free.
  • Spontaneous in a new city: Battery below 20 %, you don't know the area — the map instantly shows the nearest available charger with opening hours.
  • Carsharing return: You're returning a near-empty carsharing EV — the map shows the nearest charging spot in the city center.
  • Holiday abroad: You're driving your EV to a country with a different plug mix (e.g. UK, Italy, Norway) — check in advance whether CCS or Type 2 dominates.

Tips & advice

  • Fast DC chargers (CCS, CHAdeMO) are ideal for long trips — 80 % battery in 20-30 minutes. Plan them into your route (e.g. with A Better Routeplanner).
  • AC chargers (11/22 kW) are perfect for overnight stays — hotel or Park&Charge. Full battery by morning, no stress.
  • Some stations are restricted to customers or members of specific operators — check the popup for the operator and their app. A universal RFID card (e.g. Plugsurfing, Chargemap) unlocks most operators without separate sign-ups.
  • Build in a buffer: stations can be occupied or out of order. Apps like Chargemap, ABRP, or PlugShare often show live status — OpenStreetMap doesn't.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between AC and DC charging?

AC (alternating current) is converted to DC by the car's on-board charger — usually 11 or 22 kW. DC (direct current) flows directly into the battery and allows 50-350 kW. So DC is for fast charging on the go, AC for long parking sessions (home, hotel).

What power output do fast chargers offer today?

Standard DC fast chargers deliver 50 kW. Modern HPC (High Power Charging) stations reach 150-350 kW. Tesla Supercharger V3 hits 250 kW, Ionity 350 kW. Real-world charging speed depends on the car and state of charge (SoC) — most EVs throttle significantly past 80 %.

Which apps complement this map?

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) for route planning with charge stops, PlugShare for user reviews and live status, Chargemap for cross-operator payment, plus your home operator's app (ChargePoint, EVgo, Electrify America, etc.).

Is the data real-time?

Locations are up-to-the-day — the Overpass API returns the latest OSM version, usually within minutes of an edit. The availability status (free/in-use/broken) is not included — for that use PlugShare, Chargemap, or the operator's app.

Why a charging map built on OpenStreetMap data?

Most apps from the major charging networks show only their own stations, hide roaming partners, or quietly downrank competitors. This map relies entirely on OpenStreetMap, an open and vendor-neutral database. Stations are tagged with amenity=charging_station; additional properties such as socket:type2_combo, socket:chademo, maxpower, capacity, fee, access and opening_hours describe the details. We filter on exactly those fields and surface them in the popup — so you do not just see that a station exists, but how many plugs it offers, whether it charges a fee, and whether it is open 24/7.

On any longer drive the decisive question is usually: where is the next DC fast charger above 50 or 150 kW? Stations with maxpower >= 50 appear in a darker teal, slower AC chargers in light blue. That way you immediately see whether the next stop is just an 11 kW hotel wallbox or a real DC charger that puts your car back on the road in 30 minutes. Equally useful is the access tag: customers or private hints at hotel or company chargers, while yes or public means open to everyone.

Because the data come from the OSM community, coverage is densest in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Norway — places where mappers systematically log charging stations. Sparsely populated regions and parts of Eastern Europe still have gaps. You can close them yourself: if you spot a station that is not mapped, you can add it to OpenStreetMap in a few minutes for free. Not only this map, but every OSM-based app worldwide benefits from your contribution.

Concrete scenarios: how to use this map day-to-day

This map does not replace the range planner in your car, but it is ideal whenever you need a quick overview without signing up to yet another charging app:

  • Plan a long-distance stop: Pin the next motorway exit, set the filter to 50 kW+ and see at a glance whether the next 30 km contain DC chargers — or whether it is worth holding out for one service area more.
  • Vet a hotel or vacation rental in advance: zoom to the destination address, find every nearby station within walking distance and decide whether you really need the hotel wallbox reservation system, or whether a faster public station next door will do.
  • Car-sharing return: many free-floating operators (Share Now, MILES and similar) require a minimum state of charge on return. Use the map to find a suitable station five minutes before the booking ends.
  • Emergency charge during an outage: if your regular charger is offline, tap the locate button and filter the nearest public chargers immediately — no jumping between apps.
  • Research before buying an EV: thinking about going from ICE to BEV? Take an honest look at how many public chargers actually sit within 2 km of your home and workplace — the map shows the unvarnished reality.

Data origin, ODbL and contributing back

All location data come from OpenStreetMap and are loaded live from the visible map window through the Overpass API. OSM data is published under the Open Database License (ODbL): you may use, share and commercially exploit it, as long as you credit the source and publish derived databases under the same terms. We credit the source in every popup. If you want to add a missing station or correct outdated data, you only need a free OSM account and an editor like iD. Tip: alongside amenity=charging_station always add operator, capacity, socket:*, maxpower and fee — those fields are what make the map genuinely useful for everyone.

Limits and gaps of the data set

OSM is crowdsourced — and that has consequences. Coverage in metro areas is very high, while in rural regions it can be dramatically thin. A mapped station does not automatically work: fixme and survey:date tags can hint at quality, but they are not mandatory. Real-time occupancy is not part of OSM at all — for that you still need the operator's app or aggregator APIs. Prices may also be outdated or missing. Treat the map as a research tool: it reliably tells you where chargers exist, of what type and at what power. Whether a particular plug is free right now, and what a kilowatt-hour costs today, is for the operator app to answer on site.

More questions from real-world use

Why does my street show no charger even though one is there?
Most likely the station has not yet been added to OpenStreetMap. Check directly on openstreetmap.org by clicking the location to see whether the object is missing — and add it if needed. The next map refresh on calcsi.com will pick it up.
Can I use the map without an account on a tablet in the car?
Yes. The map is a pure web application — no account, no cookies, no tracking. Bookmark the URL on your home screen and the next tap launches it like an app.
Why are some stations symbolised differently than in a network operator's app?
Operator apps usually use their own brand colours and icons. We classify purely by the OSM tag and the reported power (maxpower): >= 50 kW => fast charger (teal), below that normal charger (blue), pure EV parking without a plug in grey. This uniform scheme is what makes cross-operator comparison possible in the first place.

Related maps

  • Camping Map — Camping and RV pitches — many now offer EV charging.
  • Bike Map — Bike map with repair stations and rentals for the last mile from the charger.
  • Post Map — Postal map for parcel lockers and branches — often right next to chargers in supermarket lots.

Privacy

This map runs entirely in your browser. Your location is never sent to our servers — it's only used to center the map. Map data comes from OpenStreetMap.

Data source

All points come from OpenStreetMap and are fetched live via the Overpass API. Something missing or wrong? Anyone can fix it directly on OpenStreetMap — the map will reflect the change shortly after.