A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is an EV-specific route planning tool that calculates optimal charging stops based on your vehicle's battery, real-time weather, elevation changes, driving speed, and charger availability. Supporting over 250 EV models, ABRP provides the most accurate range prediction available, accounting for factors that generic navigation apps ignore.
ABRP is the gold standard for EV road trip planning, widely recommended in EV communities and forums. Acquired by Iternio, the app fills a critical gap that neither Google Maps nor in-car navigation systems adequately address — multi-stop route optimization considering real-world EV range variables.
Best for finding chargers with user reviews and photos. Less sophisticated route planning than ABRP but superior community-sourced charger status data.
Integrated into Tesla vehicles with real-time battery data. Best for Tesla owners but unavailable for other brands. Route planning optimized for Supercharger network.
Adding EV charging station filters and range estimation. Ubiquitous but EV-specific features are still basic compared to ABRP's detailed calculations.
Uses a color-coded system to simplify charging compatibility. Less technical than ABRP but more accessible for EV newcomers confused by connector types and charging speeds.
ABRP directly addresses EV range anxiety — the biggest barrier to EV adoption for long trips. Its accurate predictions give drivers confidence to take road trips they would otherwise avoid.
As automakers improve their built-in EV navigation (Tesla, Rivian, BMW), the need for a third-party planning tool may diminish. ABRP's advantage is brand-agnostic planning across 250+ vehicle models.
ABRP improves with user data — real-world consumption reports refine range predictions for each vehicle model. This data flywheel creates accuracy advantages that new entrants cannot quickly replicate.
ABRP competes with PlugShare (charger finding), Tesla's built-in navigation, Google Maps (adding EV features), and Chargeway (simplified charging guide). For detailed route optimization, ABRP has no close equivalent.
ABRP offers a free tier with basic route planning. Premium features ($4.99/month or $49.99/year) include live vehicle data connection, weather-adjusted planning, and more frequent charger availability updates.
ABRP is considered the most accurate EV route planner available. It accounts for temperature, wind, elevation, driving style, and vehicle-specific charging curves. Accuracy improves further with a live OBD connection for real-time battery data.
ABRP supports over 250 EV models with vehicle-specific energy consumption and charging curve data. This includes most Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, BMW, VW, and other major EV models.