# Charge Global

> Charge and pay for your EV charging on 500 000 stations around Europe.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chargeglobal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chargeglobal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chargeglobal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virta
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 17,106
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2021-08-16
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chargeglobal)
- **Website:** [https://www.virta.global](https://www.virta.global/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.virta.global/privacy-policy-charging-service](https://www.virta.global/privacy-policy-charging-service)

## Description

Charge Global is a convenient Chrome extension designed for electric vehicle (EV) owners looking to charge and pay at over 500,000 charging stations around Europe. Users can log in with their existing Charging Service Provider credentials or use the pay-as-you-go option without logging in. The extension offers access to thousands of free chargers and typically lower prices for registered users, with monthly billing directly to your payment card.

Key features include real-time availability maps of charging points (Available, Charging, Out of Order), easy navigation to charging locations, the ability to start and stop charging remotely, and to monitor charging power from anywhere. Whether charging at home, work, or on the move, Charge Global simplifies the process. Additionally, users can rely on 24/7 multilingual customer support, ensuring assistance whenever needed.

## Rankings

- #461,535 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.intent.action.CREATE_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.chargeglobal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chargeglobal)