PlugShare Releases Version 8.0 for iPhone
The update adds dark mode, a redesigned trip planner and a rebuilt Apple Watch app for finding charging stations.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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PlugShare released version 8.0 for iPhone worldwide on November 10, 2026, adding dark mode that follows the iPhone's system settings. The update also rebuilds the Apple Watch app to list nearby charging stations with distances and directions.
Why it matters
Dark mode was one of the most-requested features from PlugShare users, and the update lets the app's layout adapt to newer iPhone screen formats. The changes make it easier for electric vehicle drivers to plan trips and locate chargers from their wrist and phone.
The update is a worldwide rollout for iPhone users through the App Store, and the release details come from PlugShare's announcement rather than independent testing. No performance benchmarks or user adoption figures were provided in the source material.
The players
PlugShare
PlugShare is a crowd-sourced app used by electric vehicle drivers to locate and rate public charging stations worldwide.
The details
Version 8.0 adds a trip planner that shows each charging stop's distance from the trip start and from the previous stop. The app now loads saved locations, trips and profile when it opens or signs in, and users can open and zoom station photos from thumbnails. The rebuilt Apple Watch app uses the iPhone's EV plug filters and shows station details including PlugScore, network, a small map and plug types such as NACS, CCS, CHAdeMO and J1772.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: PlugShare 8.0 released worldwide for iPhone.
Early 2027: Dark mode and a redesign expected for Android.
Roadmap
PlugShare's update extends its charging-station locator onto Apple's wearable platform, reflecting how EV charging apps are increasingly designed to work across phones and watches. The staged rollout, with Android following in early 2027, mirrors the iPhone-first release pattern common among mobile apps.
Drivers who use an iPhone can now check nearby charging stations, distances and plug types from their Apple Watch without pulling out the phone. The trip planner's distance readings help drivers judge how far apart charging stops are on a route.
The takeaway
Drivers planning longer electric vehicle trips can use the updated trip planner to compare the distance between each charging stop before departure. Checking station details such as plug type and network in advance can prevent surprises at the charger.
What happens next
Android users are expected to receive dark mode and a Material 3-based redesign in early 2027.
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