For electric car drivers in Spain, finding a place to recharge is getting much simpler. The new Reve app, available for iOS and Android, gives drivers a single, real-time map of almost every public charging point in the country. Its route planner accounts for a car’s specifications and battery level, then checks which chargers are available at that moment.
Reve, short for Red de Puntos de Recarga de Vehículos Eléctricos, was developed by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge and is managed by Red Eléctrica. It aims to end the confusion of juggling multiple private apps, many with incomplete or outdated information. Drivers can now see the entire public charging network in one place, with up-to-date information independent of operators.
On September 14, 2026, the Spanish government officially launched the REVE map as part of its National Structure Program for charging infrastructure. It provides real-time access to availability and prices for approximately 44,700 charging points.
Reve currently tracks about 43,000 connectors at 40,000 charging points across more than 13,000 locations. That puts 99% of Spain’s drivable territory within 50 kilometers of a public charger. Spain has often lagged behind other parts of Europe in EV infrastructure, so this is a impressive step forward. Government sources say the REVE platform was built to improve the driver experience and make the charging network more transparent.
Reve combines static information with live data. For each charger, users can see its exact location and power rating, as well as its connector type and operator. Where an operator is integrated, the app shows real-time status: whether a charger is free or in use. It also identifies stations that are reserved or out of service, and displays current prices and any penalties for overstaying. The focus is on public chargers, especially those with 43 kW or more. Lower-powered stations are included when data is available. The government has also rolled out new road signs to help drivers spot charging stations more easily.
The app’s route planner is a practical tool. Drivers enter their car’s battery size and maximum charging power, along with estimated consumption and current charge. Reve then calculates a route and suggests where to stop and charge. Its trip summary gives total distance and estimated travel time, along with energy use and charging costs. It also shows the expected battery level on arrival. A breakdown of each leg includes recommended charging times. This level of detail is intended to address the “range anxiety” that still keeps some people from switching to electric cars.
Data from EFE shows that as of September 1, 2026, Spain’s public charging network had reached 52,746 operational points, a 5.49% increase over the previous year. Differences in reported figures reflect varying counting methods: government releases use the number of points visible in REVE, while industry sources count only operational points.
Users can filter by charging power or connector type, and by operator, making it easier to plan a trip that fits their needs. Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is coming soon, letting drivers see Reve’s data directly on their car dashboards.
The Spanish government sees a reliable, visible public charging network as basic to cutting transport emissions. Reve is intended to support current EV owners and encourage more people to make the switch. Spain still has work to do to meet its 2030 charging targets, as sector publications note. The REVE launch moves the country toward a less fragmented network, but does not resolve every shortcoming.
All data in Reve comes from the official Registry of Charging Points and operator submissions, as required by law. Red Eléctrica checks the data for quality and updates it regularly. The app does not handle reservations or payments, which remain with individual operators. Instead, it offers an independent overview of the network that most commercial apps cannot provide.
Since its launch in April 2025, when it listed just 25,600 points, Reve has quickly expanded its coverage and improved its data quality. With the mobile app and route planner, it now does more than map chargers: it also helps drivers plan trips. Planned updates will add in-car integration and more live data, strengthening its role in public EV charging in Spain. Government releases describe REVE as part of a wider policy push that includes new programs and improved road navigation to charging stations.
As electric vehicle registrations rise in Spain and across Europe, demand for official, up-to-date information is growing. Reve is becoming a go-to tool for drivers choosing electric. For those following EV policy and infrastructure, the app’s launch is as impressive as the recent findings on plug-in hybrid emissions that made headlines in the industry.
Reve is available from Apple and Google’s app stores, with more details at www.mapareve.es. Spain’s electric drivers now have an independent, transparent tool for planning their journeys. The next question is how quickly drivers will start using it, and whether other countries will follow Spain’s lead.
