Data Sources & Attribution

Charging Station Data — Open Charge Map

Station locations, connector types, power ratings, networks, and usage information are provided by Open Charge Map, the global public registry of EV charging locations, used under its open data license. Station searches use registry responses that may be cached for up to five minutes. Registry records themselves may be older. A recent fetch does not mean a charger was recently verified.

Copilot Recommendations

Copilot interprets a request into reviewable filters. Plug and speed matching and recommendation ordering use station records, not generated station facts. Vehicle profiles contain the native plugs confirmed by the driver; we do not infer adapters or network access from a make and model. CCS1 and CCS2 are matched separately.

Recommendations favor requested amenities mentioned in listing notes, preferred networks, reported operational status, recent registry verification, listed power within a confirmed vehicle limit, and straight-line distance from the search center. Missing amenities are marked unconfirmed. A mention does not establish walking distance, opening hours, or current service. Sponsored placement is not part of this ranking.

“Registry verified” displays the provider’s verification date when supplied. “Record updated” is a record timestamp, not a site visit. Unknown dates stay unknown. Copilot and vehicle matches exclude fallback listings; ordinary search may show labeled fallback listings if the registry cannot be reached.

Geocoding & Base Maps

Address search and reverse geocoding use open geocoding services built on OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Map rendering uses MapLibre GL with openly licensed map tiles.

Known Limitations

• Community-maintained data can lag reality: stations occasionally move, close, or change hardware before the registry is updated.
• We do not receive live stall availability through this integration. Reported operational status does not mean a plug is free right now.
• Coverage density varies by region — well-mapped in North America and Europe, still growing in parts of the Caribbean and Latin America.

Reporting Corrections

If a station looks wrong, email data@ev-lectric.com or use the contact page. We verify reports and submit corrections upstream to Open Charge Map so every app using the registry benefits.

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