# eCharge+

> Electricity to go - so you are easily mobile in the future!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.innogy.echarge`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** vaylens GmbH
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 237,293
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (2,519 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2019-02-04
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innogy.echarge)
- **Website:** [https://www.compleo-cs.com](https://www.compleo-cs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vaylens.com/privacy-policy](https://vaylens.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

eCharge+ is a free, user-friendly app designed for electric vehicle drivers to easily find the closest available charging stations from a large and growing network. Users can filter stations by location or preferences, check real-time availability, and start charging with preferred payment methods like PayPal, credit card, or personal electricity contract—no registration required.

The app offers practical features including session monitoring, charge progress tracking, saving favorite stations, viewing past usage and costs, and reporting issues directly. Connecting your EV is simplified by entering the charging point number and selecting "Prepare charging". eCharge+ ensures secure charging sessions where cables are locked and can only be removed by the user. Charge on the go effortlessly with eCharge+!

## Rankings

- #146,839 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.innogy.echarge.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report frequent problems with starting charging sessions, unclear or multiple upfront payments, and poor app stability including crashes and connection issues. The interface is confusing and lacks important features like timers. However, many users find it effective for activating chargers in Germany when it works, and some praise the responsiveness of customer support. Overall, the app is seen as unreliable and frustrating due to technical errors and payment issues impacting its usability.

### Pros

- Works reliably in activating charging stations in Germany in many cases.
- The app can communicate with the charging stations to start charging sessions when working properly.
- Customer care response can be excellent and prompt based on some user feedback.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to start charging sessions or report correct status, causing failed charges or hung sessions.
- Payment processing is problematic: upfront charges, multiple charges, delayed refunds, unclear billing causing user dissatisfaction.
- App interface is not user-friendly, with poor symbols understanding, difficult navigation, and lacking features like charge timers.
- Connection issues occur often, including difficulty connecting to home stations, network errors, and lag in updating available chargers.
- The app tends to crash or freeze, requires multiple restarts, and sometimes does not reflect accurate charger availability or status.

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