Leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator, FLO, has announced an innovative update to its popular mobile application. The introduction of a unique feature now enables users to effortlessly monitor their EV’s charging status from their locked phone screen. This streamlined service optimizes the user experience by eliminating the need to unlock the phone or open the app. Importantly, this feature is compatible with both public and home FLO network charging stations as well as FLO’s major roaming partners.
Why It Matters
As emphasized by FLO’s Chief Product Officer, Nathan Yang, the importance of easily accessible information for EV drivers cannot be overstated. The addition of this function allows users to simply glance at their phone’s lock screen to gain insights into their ongoing charging session. This advancement reinforces FLO’s commitment to continually improve the EV charging experience for all users.
Key Points
The FLO app provides numerous beneficial features:
- Access to view the entire FLO network, along with partner networks, for real-time status of available EV charger locations.
- Capabilities to find nearby public stations, filter stations by charging speed, fee, or plug type.
- Tracking of the EV charging progress with status messages, including initiated, in progress, completed, kWh added, and vehicle battery percentage level.
- Management of a FLO Home™ X5 charging station with the option to set a charging schedule and duration. The app also provides data on charging history, charging speeds, and more.
Bottom Line
Since its inception, the FLO app has maintained high approval ratings from its users, averaging 4.7 stars on the Apple App Store in both the United States and Canada. This makes it one of the top-rated EV charging applications in the market. Available for both iOS and Android users, the FLO app aims to put the EV charging network at the fingertips of users while they are on the move. Thanks to FLO’s roaming agreements, the app allows EV drivers to access nearly 75,000 public stations via their FLO account. Moreover, the in-car app display is supported via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, demonstrating FLO’s commitment to providing seamless charging solutions.
