Add a public station location to the PlugShare map

Our database is maintained in a joint effort between PlugShare, our users, and our charging network partners. Crowd-sourcing this effort is one of our greatest features as our community constantly adds new locations to the PlugShare map. This joint effort ensures we always provide users with the most up-to-date location information available.

If you find a location we aren't tracking yet, please add it! Select the platform you're using below for more specific instructions on adding new Public Charging Locations:

• Add a Public Charging Location on Android
• Add a Public Charging Location on iOS (Apple)
• Add a Public Charging Location on the web (plugshare.com)

You will be required to provide the location name, address, charger details, and whether the station is active/coming soon* when adding a new location. We also encourage you to provide additional details as prompted to help other drivers, such as a description with helpful tips on what users can expect when visiting the location.

This article will cover how to add a new Public Charging Location; you can click the below links for additional articles on:

• Adding a Home Charging Station
• Editing information for Public Chargers and Home Chargers
• Request Removal of a Station Location

*Locations which are (Coming Soon): 

If you notice a location which is not yet open, but will become open within the next 30 days, go ahead and add it to our map! When confirming details, you will be required to confirm if the location is open/active. If you answer "No," then the location will include "(Coming Soon)" in its name, and our editorial team will verify when it's opened and ready for an update on the map.

Add a Public Charging Location on Android

1. From the landing page, tap "Me" followed by "Add a New Charging Location" on the next screen
2. Confirm the station location by searching the address or holding down and dragging the pin to the exact place on the map
   
   • Note: To reduce duplicate submissions, a pop up will tell you if our system detects the location is within a 2 mile radius of nearby chargers.
     • If the location already exists, select "Cancel New Location"
     • If we do not have the station you're adding, select "Continue Adding Location" to proceed
3. Add the requested details, including the required:
   
   • Location Name: Display name for the location that users view
   • Address: This should already be completed for you
   • Stations: Add the plug type(s) the location offers
   • Access: Type of restrictions/terms to use the location
     
     • Non-Op, Under Construction, Coming Soon: Confirm as needed
   • For details on other location fields you can provide, check out our article on Station Details.
4. When the details look good, tap "Submit" in the upper right of the screen

To fully complete the new listing, add a photo! This will be extremely helpful for other users who are navigating to the newly added charging location.

Add a Public Charging Location on iOS (Apple)

1. From the landing page, tap "Me" followed by "New Charging Location" on the next screen
2. Confirm the station location by searching the address or holding down and dragging the pin to the exact place on the map
   • Note: To reduce duplicate submissions, a pop up will tell you if our system detects the location is within a 2 mile radius of nearby chargers.
     • If the location already exists, select "Cancel New Location"
     • If we do not have the station you're adding, select "Continue Adding Location" to proceed
3. Add the requested details, including the required:
   
   • Location Name: Display name for the location that users view
   • Address: This should already be completed for you
     
     • Map Pin Location: Will be set for you
   • Stations: Add the plug type(s) the location offers
     • Select the plug type of the charger
     • Select the charging Network (if applicable)
     • Tap "Save" in the upper righthand corner
   • Is This Location Open/Active: Answer yes or no if available to use
   • For details on other location fields you can provide, check out our article on Station Details.
4. After you've set as many details as possible, review the summary and tap "Save"

To fully complete the new listing, add a photo! This will be extremely helpful for other users who are navigating to the newly added charging location.

Add a Public Charging Location on the web (plugshare.com)

1. Click the three lines (hamburger menu) on the top left to open the main menu
2. Select "Add Station" to open the station options, then click "Add Public Location"
   • (For more information on sharing your Home Charger: Add a Home Charger)
3. A pop-up will ask you to provide details, including the required:
   
   • Location Name: Display name for the location that users view
   • Address: Enter the exact address of the charging location
     
     • Move Pin to Address: We recommend this option if you have entered the address
     • Set Address to Pin: Pin will move to the address of your current location (based on your IP)
   • Stations: Add the plug type(s) the location offers
     • Select the plug type of the charger
     • Select the charging Network (if applicable)
   • Is This Location Open/Active: Answer yes or no if available to use
   • For details on other location fields you can provide, check out our article on Station Details.
4. Click "Submit" to add the location to the PlugShare map