Open Charge Map

Global public registry of electric vehicle charging locations

TransportationAuth: API KeyHTTPS: YesCORS: yesStatus: unknown

Getting Started

This API requires an API key for authentication. Here's how to get started:

Sign up — Visit the API's website and create a free account.
Get your key — After signing up, you'll receive a unique API key (usually found in your dashboard or account settings).
Include it in requests — Add your API key to each request, typically as a query parameter (?api_key=YOUR_KEY) or in the request header (Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY). Check the API's documentation for the exact format.

API keys are free for most public APIs. They're used to identify your application and enforce rate limits — not to charge you.

CORS Support

This API supports CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing), meaning you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript applications without running into cross-origin errors.

Quick Example

// Using cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" https://openchargemap.org/site/develop/api

// Using JavaScript fetch()
const response = await fetch(apiUrl, {
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const data = await response.json();

About Open Charge Map

Open Charge Map is a free API in the Transportation category. It requires a free API key, which you can obtain by signing up on their website. This API supports HTTPS for secure connections and supports CORS, making it suitable for direct browser-based requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Open Charge Map free to use?

Yes, Open Charge Map is listed as a free public API. You will need to create a free account to get an API key, but the key itself is free. Some APIs have rate limits on their free tier, so check the official documentation for current limits.

Can I use Open Charge Map in my web app?

Yes! This API supports CORS, so you can call it directly from client-side JavaScript in the browser.

What format does Open Charge Map return data in?

Most free APIs return data in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format. JSON is supported by every major programming language and is easy to parse. Check the API's documentation for the exact response format and available fields.

Is Open Charge Map still working?

We have not recently verified the status of this API. Try visiting the API URL directly or making a test request to check if it is currently online.

Are there alternatives to Open Charge Map?

Yes! Browse our Transportation category to see all available APIs in the same category. Having alternatives is recommended in case this API goes offline or changes its terms.