⚡ EV Charging Station Finder & Slot Booking App
A smart mobile application that helps electric vehicle (EV) users --locate nearby charging stations and reserve charging slots in advance--.
With the rapid growth of electric vehicles, one of the biggest challenges users face is --finding available charging stations and avoiding long waiting times--. This application solves that problem by combining --location-based station discovery with real-time slot booking--.
🎥 Project Demo Video https://1drv.ms/v/c/30b7e01c89b7b113/IQBzW2-YCBfgRqnC_pczQfXOAXAnqnLAfnG3v5SVnQ-Hi1U?e=BeY9Rr
🚀 Features
📍 Find Nearby Charging Stations
- Detects the user’s location
- Displays nearby EV charging stations
- Shows station details including availability
⏱️ Slot Booking System
- Users can reserve a charging slot in advance
- Prevents long waiting times at stations
- Ensures efficient station usage
🗺️ Map-Based Navigation
- Integrated map interface
- Helps users locate stations quickly
- Visual representation of charging points
🔐 User Authentication
- Secure login and user account system
- Personalized booking and charging history
🔄 Real-Time Data
- Shows updated charging slot availability
- Dynamic booking management
🌱 Problem It Solves
EV adoption is growing rapidly, but charging infrastructure often faces issues such as:
- Difficulty locating nearby charging stations
- Long waiting queues
- Lack of real-time slot availability
This application improves the EV charging experience by providing --a centralized platform to discover and book charging stations easily--.
🛠️ Tech Stack
Mobile App
- Flutter
Backend
- Node.js / Express.js
Database
- Firebase / Cloud Firestore
Payment Integration
- Stripe API
Other Technologies
- REST APIs
- Location Services
- Map Integration
📂 Project Structure
EV-Charging-Station-Finder-App/
│
├── frontend/
│ ├── flutter_app/
│
├── backend/
│ ├── server.js
│ ├── routes/
│
├── database/
│
└── README.md
💡 Future Improvements
Possible enhancements for the system:
- Live charger availability using IoT integration
- Smart route planning for EV users
- Charging cost estimation
- AI-based station recommendation
- Integration with multiple EV charging networks
👨💻 Author
Sahil Patil
Computer Engineering Student Interested in --mobile development, full-stack systems, and building technology for sustainable mobility.--
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