Zapmap / Zap-Pay Review
Best app experience with great charger mapping and community features
Pricing: Pay network prices (5% off with Premium)
Full Review
Zapmap is already the UK's most popular EV charger map app, used by hundreds of thousands of drivers to find chargepoints. Zap-Pay is their payment feature that lets you pay for charging sessions across 40+ networks directly through the Zapmap app. The free tier gives you access to all supported networks at standard rates. The Premium tier (£2.99/month) adds a 5% discount on every session, which pays for itself quickly if you charge publicly even once or twice a month. Zapmap recently introduced a physical RFID card for £10, giving drivers the tap-and-charge convenience at supported chargepoints. The real strength of Zapmap is its community — drivers report charger status in real-time, add reviews, and flag issues. This makes it the most reliable way to check if a charger is actually working before you drive to it.
Pros
Free basic tier with good network access
Zapmap app is the best EV charger map in the UK
Premium tier gives 5% off all charging sessions
New physical RFID card option (£10)
Excellent real-time charger status reporting
Community-powered charger reviews and ratings
Cons
Smaller network coverage than Electroverse (40+ vs 950+)
Physical RFID card costs £10
Premium subscription needed for the 5% discount
Mainly UK-focused — limited European coverage
Our Verdict
Best app experience with great charger mapping and community features. Rated 4.5/5.
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Go to Website →Frequently Asked Questions
Zap-Pay is the payment feature built into the Zapmap app. Zapmap itself is a charger map and community tool. With Zap-Pay enabled, you can find and pay for chargers all within the same app.
If you spend more than £60/month on public charging, the 5% discount saves more than the £2.99 fee. You also get an ad-free experience and priority support.
No. You can pay for everything through the app. The £10 RFID card is optional and useful if you prefer tap-and-charge convenience or visit chargers where app payment is unreliable.
Currently, Zap-Pay is mainly UK-focused. For European coverage, Electroverse or Shell Recharge offer much broader international network support.