ChargeNow MCP Server

What is ChargeNow MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides EV charging station information using the ChargeNow API. It allows AI assistants (such as Claude) to search for charging stations near a specified address.

How to use ChargeNow MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then configure a geocode API key (from geocode.maps.co) via the GEOCODE_API_KEY environment variable or under geocodeApiKey in the MCP client config. The server exposes the find_available_chargepoints tool, which takes an address parameter (e.g., "Bautzener Str Berlin").

Key features of ChargeNow MCP Server

• Find available EV charging stations near a specified address
• Get real-time availability status of charging points
• View distance, address, operator, connector types, and power levels
• Check supported payment methods and opening hours
• Summarizes available, in-use, and offline charge points

Use cases of ChargeNow MCP Server

• Ask an AI assistant to find charging stations near a landmark, e.g., "Brandenburg Gate, Berlin"
• Check real-time availability of charging points in a city center
• Get detailed station information including connector types and power levels
• Plan a route by querying charging stations along a street address