PlugShare vs Zaptec:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PlugShare had more branded searches than Zaptec among EV charging platforms worldwide. PlugShare had about 49,500 branded searches, while Zaptec had 40,500. PlugShare made up 8.5% of all EV charging platform searches we track, and Zaptec accounted for 6.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about EV charging platforms, PlugShare appeared in two of the five answers and Zaptec in none.
Who do people search for more?
PlugShare, about 22% more searches than Zaptec
Who does AI mention more?
PlugShare, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Zaptec in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
PlugShare, the only one of the two named
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Top EV charging platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PlugShare was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zaptec did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ChargePoint3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- PlugShare2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AMPECO2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Driivz2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Monta1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wallbox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zaptec0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evnex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about EV charging platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which EV charging platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best EV charging platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best EV charging platform for charge point networks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ev charging platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ev charger management”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is PlugShare or Zaptec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PlugShare and Zaptec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight EV charging platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for PlugShare, Zaptec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wallbox | ChargePoint | Monta | PlugShare | Zaptec | Evnex | AMPECO | Driivz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38% | 31.2% | 14% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 0.36% | 0.55% | 0.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.2% | 33.2% | 12.2% | 10% | 10% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.32% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.5% | 34.5% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.4% | 31.6% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.5% | 27.9% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.3% | 30.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 5% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.8% | 26.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 0.86% | 0.38% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 41.9% | 28.1% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 0.75% | 0.41% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.1% | 31.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 36% | 36% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 0.79% | 0.43% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.9% | 31.1% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.1% | 28.2% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 0.92% | 0.5% | 0.22% |
How has the PlugShare and Zaptec comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PlugShare was ahead of Zaptec in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PlugShare’s share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide moved from 9.4% to 8.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zaptec’s share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide moved from 6.3% to 6.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for EV charging platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Zaptec gained share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide, from 6.2% to 6.9%.
In September 2026, PlugShare lost share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide, from 9.3% to 8.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PlugShare’s and Zaptec’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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