I’m curious to know which apps or charging cards you use when charging your Leapmotor in public.
Since not all of us have a wallbox at home (I’m still considering it for now), I often find myself needing to charge at public charging stations. The problem is there are too many different apps, and I don’t know which one is the most convenient or practical to use!
At the moment, I’m using:
The providers’ own apps when I find them (like Enel X, Be Charge)
Sometimes I just charge with a contactless credit card
However, I’ve heard about other interesting solutions:
Nextcharge - does anyone use it? How is it?
Electromaps - seems useful for finding charging stations and comparing prices
Plugsurfing - does it offer flat rates?
What do you recommend? Which apps/cards do you usually use?
It would also be helpful to know:
If there are any convenient monthly tariffs
Which charging networks are most common in your area
Hello everyone! I’ve just got a Leapmotor B10 and, after the first 1,000 km (including a weekend at the seaside), I wanted to share my charging strategy for those who, like me, live in Turin and can’t charge in a garage.
Here are my “golden rules” after the initial tests:
1. The Garage? Just for Sleeping
My garage is separate from my flat and has ridiculous costs (nearly £2/kWh). The lesson was immediate: it’s not worth doing any work or charging in the garage if the electricity supply isn’t yours. An electric car in the city can be managed perfectly well even without a private “charger”.
2. The Two Cards in My Wallet
I’ve decided not to take out any fixed subscriptions (for now) because my monthly mileage in Turin is about 300-400. I use these two:
Octopus Electroverse: My “insurance policy”. No fixed costs, the physical card is extremely reliable and I use it for slow (AC) charges near home. The prices are fair and there are often little discounts on partners (like Plenitude/formerly Be Charge).
Freshmile: The “trick” for rapid (DC) chargers. Since the B10 charges quickly (up to 140 kW), with Freshmile’s mixed tariff (kWh + minutes) I manage to pay far less for the energy than the full prices of Tesla or Enel X.
3. The Nightly Routine (Zero anxiety and no penalties)
I’ve discovered that in Turin (2026 rules) on slow (AC) chargers, the overstay penalty is suspended from 23:00 to 07:00.
I plug the car in at 22:30 when it’s at 30-40%.
I go to bed without the nightmare of having to move it at midnight.
I pick it up at 7:30 in the morning nicely charged (80-90%).
4. No More “30% Panic”
At the beginning, seeing the battery drop made me anxious and pushed me to do expensive charges on the motorway (£22 for a few minutes!). Now I’ve realised that:
At 30% the B10 still has 130-150 km of urban range.
Instead of rushing to a Supercharger, I wait until I’m back in Turin and charge calmly on the slow charger near home, spending half as much.
In summary: If you’ve got a B10, make the most of its charging speed with Freshmile for emergencies and enjoy slow overnight charging for your routine. The savings compared to petrol are real — you just need to flip a mental switch!
Update: after 3700km I realised that the only provider I use for Turin and trips to Liguria or the Aosta Valley is Electra. I keep my Electroverse card as a backup; I don’t need anything else. If you have any information on something better, I’d be grateful in advance
Hi, someone recommended EVDC to me and I’ve been using the app. It’s a single app that lets you charge at various charging stations run by different operators. I’ve used it a few times, always for fast DC charging, and it’s always worked well. It immediately shows you the tariff, where the charging points are, and whether they’re free or in use. Last time, after one of their updates, I wasn’t able to pay directly by card (previously they’d put a €50 hold on your card and then refund it), so I had to top up my account with €50. That’s been my experience.
