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Compares session prices: which EV planners do it

Does it tell you what the stop will cost, on your tariff?

Updated 2 min read

Rapid charging bays with marked parking spaces beside a motorway services building
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Why this one matters

Public charging prices vary by more than fuel ever did, and the same charger costs different amounts depending which card you present. Very few tools model that.

Product by product

ProductVerdictWhat the documentation says
A Better Routeplanner– UnverifiedNot stated on the pages checked.
Apple Maps– UnverifiedNot stated in the documentation checked.
Chargemap◐ PartlyStates rates are visible before plugging in, and offers budget-friendly routes.
Chargeprice● YesThe entire product: real-time session price by card or app used.
Drive Charge Eat (our own app)○ NoNot a price comparator.
Octopus Electroverse◐ PartlyShows charging costs and states no markup on network rates.
Google Maps– UnverifiedNot stated in the announcements checked.
PlugShare○ NoOut of scope for the product.
Tesla in-car navigation○ NoShows Tesla pricing rather than comparing tariffs.
Zapmap◐ PartlyPremium is stated to include discounts at qualifying charge points.

The gaps in this row

We could not confirm compares session prices for A Better Routeplanner, Apple Maps, Google Maps from their own documentation on 2026-08-19. That is a gap in our checking, not proof the feature is missing, and it is marked rather than filled in.

What to do with this

If you need to know what a session will cost on your card, the shortlist is Chargeprice. If you do not, ignore this page — a capability you have no use for is not an advantage.