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Apple adds ChargePoint EV stations & app links to Maps coverage

By Roger Fingas

ChargePoint -- claiming to run the world's biggest network of EV charging stations -- on Thursday announced its addition to Apple Maps, letting Mac and iOS device owners quickly find a station if their electric car is beginning to run low.

Tapping on a station in Maps will offer up more details about the location, such as pricing and/or hours of operation. Significantly, listings also include a link to the , where people can initiate and pay for charging, and see other information. Apple Pay is a supported payment option.

ChargePoint isn't the only EV network within Apple Maps, though. Charger listings initially began appearing in July, thanks to Apple's .

Apple is rumored to be , though it could simply end up partnering with an existing auto manufacturer rather than design its own vehicles.