Given the recent hikes in gas prices, a sheer amount of car owners are replacing their gas-driven cars with the latest electric cars. The current gas price per gallon is roughly $5, which was $3 just a month ago. That is why shifting to electric cars is bound to happen. Experts suggest that switching to electric cars is a worthwhile idea if you are specifically concerned with your car's gas and fuel consumption.

Euro News / Plugin recharge at home is one of the foremost benefits of electric cars.

Apart from being economical, electric cars are convenient as well. You can plug in at home and get your car recharged without going to any gas station. Similarly, maintenance costs for electric cars are relatively lesser than gas and fuel ones.

Apart from the benefits of electric cars, there is the risk of having no charge. For example, you may wonder, “What would I do if I needed to recharge my electric car while I am on a trip with my friends?” Obviously, you would feel the danger of being stuck. Well, there are certain apps that can assist you with recharging your electric car once you are stuck on the outskirts. These apps help you locate the nearest recharge station. Let’s analyze them one by one:

• Plug Share

“Plug Share is a really easy to use and reliable app,” says Marc Saltzman, who drives an electric car for a long time. He suggests that Plug Share is really helpful in locating the nearest recharge stations.

Financial Times / Electric cars have the disadvantage of “getting out of charge” every now and then.

“What I really love about Plug Share is that not only does it help in locating nearest charge stations, it also gives charging trips, tricks, and shortcuts.” Suggests Marc, who has been using Plug Share for over a year now. So, next time you feel the Range Anxiety of being stuck, give it a shot to Plug Share.

• A Better Route Planner

Cloud Connection / Getting the direction of your route eases the journey and helps in locating the necessary spots like hospitals and gas stations.

Another user-friendly app for electric car owners is A Better Route Planner. Available on Android, iOS, and web forms, this app is super fun and easy to use. Essentially, you have to sign up and create your account with your fundamental details. Then, you need to enter your car. Right away, you will be able to navigate through the app, and it will tell you what direction you are going.

Similarly, the app also gives a detailed analysis of the route that you are driving on. This includes gas stations on the route, public places, bus stops, and a lot of other suggestions. There is a premium version of A Better Route Planner if you are up, where you can benefit from the premium and additional features.