At the moment, there are 1760 charging stations on the territory of Bulgaria. Of all the ones operating in the country, 1,250 are with alternating current with a power of up to 22 kilowatts (kW), and 381 are with direct current, fast charging, with a power between 24 kW and 150 kW, IKEM points out.
Statistics show that there are 51,910 hybrid cars in the country, which is 31.4% more than in October last year.
According to the organization (IKEM), the main challenges surrounding electric cars are mainly related to the price and mileage. Electric cars remain more expensive than vehicles with an internal combustion engine, and insurance premiums are also higher.
Driving an electric car has numerous advantages that make it an increasingly preferred choice for modern drivers, such as:
1. Environmental friendliness
2. Lower operating costs
3. Silent operation
4. Access to incentives and privileges
5. Better acceleration and dynamics
6. Long-term investment
For drivers of this type of vehicle, several apps compatible with IOS and Android would be very useful. Through them, you can easily and easily find the nearest charging station and what kind it is.
PlugShare: This is one of the most popular apps for finding charging stations. It offers information about the location of the stations, the type of charger (fast, normal, etc.), as well as user reviews about the status and reliability of the station.
1. Nextcharge: This application offers a detailed map of charging stations throughout Europe, including in Bulgaria, for people who have decided to make a long trip with an electric car. Shows different types of stations and their availability in real time. You can also plan routes that include electric car charging.
2. Chargemap: Chargemap is a widely used app that offers a map of all available charging stations. Users can filter results by station type, power and provider, and add station reviews and photos.
3. Electromaps: This app offers access to a network of charging stations in Europe and North America. Allows filtering by connector type, power and availability, as well as navigation to the nearest station.
4. ABRP (A Better Routeplanner): This app is perfect for planning long EV trips. It calculates the best route by including charging stations along the way, and displays the type of stations, charging time and energy consumption.
If you're still not sure if you're ready to buy an electric car, you can take advantage of our long-term rental service. Through this opportunity, you will have the opportunity to test an electric car in urban conditions, and why not outside the city on a long road, you will have the opportunity to look for a charging station, charge the car and make a calculation if it is worth the electric car or if you prefer a vehicle with an internal engine combustion.
You can find more about the service and information about renting an electric car HERE.