PlugShare
EV charging stations, charger locations and charging details
EV charging station map and driver reviews.
Your information
Address, city or ZIP code, for example San Jose, CA.
Connector type to match, for example CCS.
Maximum number of stations, for example 20.
Search radius in miles, for example 5.
Only show DC fast chargers, for example true.
Example results
Charging stations
About the PlugShare tool
PlugShare finds public charging stations near an address, city, or ZIP code, with driver PlugScores and charging details.
Search chargers can filter by connector, radius, result count, or DC fast charging; it needs a location.
Built from plugshare.com and nominatim.openstreetmap.org. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.
Actions
Search chargers
1 creditFind public PlugShare charging stations near an address, city or ZIP code, nearest first, with driver PlugScores and charging details. Cost and opening hours appear when listed.
Uses PlugShare and nominatim.openstreetmap.org.
What you provide
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Locationlocation | Text | Required | Address, city or ZIP code, for example San Jose, CA.Example: Seattle, WA |
Connectorconnector | Text | Optional | Connector type to match, for example CCS.Example: CCS |
Max Resultsmax_results | Number | Optional | Maximum number of stations, for example 20.Example: 5 |
Radius (miles)radius_miles | Number | Optional | Search radius in miles, for example 5.Example: 8 |
Fast Charging Onlyfast_charging_only | Yes or no | Optional | Only show DC fast chargers, for example true.Example: Yes |
What you get
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chargerschargers | List | |
Costchargers[].cost | Text | Example: Please open charger details to view up to date pricing |
Namechargers[].name | Text | Example: Seattle Public Library Central Library |
Addresschargers[].address | Text | Example: 1010 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA |
Networkchargers[].network | Text | Example: FLO |
Latitudechargers[].latitude | Number | Example: 47.606947 |
Longitudechargers[].longitude | Number | Example: -122.33281 |
Plugscorechargers[].plugscore | Number | Example: 7.1 |
Connectorschargers[].connectors | List | |
Distance (km)chargers[].distance_km | Number | Example: 0.4 |
Opening Hourschargers[].opening_hours | Text | Example: Open 24/7 |
Distance (miles)chargers[].distance_miles | Number | Example: 0.25 |
Plugshare Linkchargers[].plugshare_link | Text | Example: https://www.plugshare.com/location/2021954 |
Charging Pointschargers[].charging_points | Number | Example: 2 |
Plugshare Location IDchargers[].plugshare_location_id | Number | Example: 2021954 |
Example result
For Location: Seattle, WA, Connector: CCS, Max Results: 5, Radius (miles): 8, Fast Charging Only: Yes
{
"chargers": [
{
"cost": "Please open charger details to view up to date pricing",
"name": "Seattle Public Library Central Library",
"address": "1010 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA",
"network": "FLO",
"latitude": 47.606947,
"longitude": -122.33281,
"plugscore": null,
"connectors": [
{
"type": "CCS1",
"power_kw": 100
}
],
"distance_km": 0.4,
"opening_hours": "Open 24/7",
"distance_miles": 0.25,
"plugshare_link": "https://www.plugshare.com/location/2021954",
"charging_points": 2,
"plugshare_location_id": 2021954
},
{
"cost": "Please open charger details to view up to date pricing",
"name": "56 Seneca Street Parking",
"address": "1201 Western Ave #400, Seattle, WA 98101, USA",
"network": "ChargePoint",
"latitude": 47.6057575,
"longitude": -122.3392178,
"plugscore": 7.1,
"connectors": [
{
"type": "CCS1",
"power_kw": 50
},
{
"type": "CHAdeMO",
"power_kw": 50
}
],
"distance_km": 0.72,
"opening_hours": "Open 24/7",
"distance_miles": 0.45,
"plugshare_link": "https://www.plugshare.com/location/530859",
"charging_points": 2,
"plugshare_location_id": 530859
}
]
}For developers
Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.
curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
--fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-raw '{
"api": "@plugshare",
"visibility": "public",
"operation": "search_chargers",
"version": 1,
"input": {
"location": "Seattle, WA",
"connector": "CCS",
"max_results": 5,
"radius_miles": 8,
"fast_charging_only": true
},
"response": {
"format": "json"
}
}'What you can do with it
- Find public chargers near a planned destination
- Compare nearby stations by PlugScore
- Filter stations by connector type
- Locate DC fast chargers within a chosen radius
- Review listed costs and opening hours
Questions about PlugShare
Can I run it with my own inputs?
Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.
Can I call this PlugShare tool as an API?
Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.
How much does it cost?
Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.
Do I need a PlugShare account?
No. You only need a Fous account.
How current is the data?
Fous gets the data from plugshare.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.
Which public chargers are near a location?
Search chargers finds nearby public charging stations, nearest first, using an address, city, or ZIP code.
Which nearby stations have a specific connector?
Search chargers can filter stations by connector type, such as CCS.
Which nearby stations are DC fast chargers?
Search chargers can return only DC fast chargers when fast charging only is selected.