Make it possible to require, not just prefer, certain charge networks
I would like to plan a trip using only a single charge network (EVGo), because I have a large balance with that network that I’d like to use up. Right now the app does allow you to specify input that you prefer or greatly prefer one network or another, but even with that preference marked, none of the planned routes generated by the app use the network I want. Despite the fact that there appear to be plenty of chargers in the areas of the route.
I guess the app also allows to deny certain charge networks so I could get the desired behavior by denying every charge network until only my preferred one is left, but it would be so much nicer if the app just allowed me to require the network.
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ABRP User #811399
Jul 22, 2025
I think in this context “require” should mean “if you can make it work, you must use chargers in this network.” It would also be very nice to know what the Exclude option means. Does it mean “never, under any circumstances” or does it mean “only if it’s the only way to make the trip work?”
Joe Hannon
Jun 3, 2025
I tried to edit the route that the app planned for me, by hitting the X to delete the planned stop at the wrong charger. I was prompted to choose whether to avoid this charger for just this trip, or all future trips. And then… nothing. The stop remained on my planned route, but dimmed. No new route with a new stop was calculated. I guess I have to go back to the top and hit “plan” again, but this is not obvious and not very good user experience.
ABRP User #6560
Jun 3, 2025
Hi @Joe Hannon
You can set two different type of priorities for preferred charging networks. Have you already tried it with the higher one (circled red)?
Joe Hannon
Jun 3, 2025
Yes, I chose strongly prefer, and not just prefer, and still did not receive a route with my preferred network. I attach screenshots.