Is there an API for PlugShare?

PlugShare does not offer a public data API for this, but Anakin Wire provides 5 maintained endpoints for plugshare.com. You call Anakin's REST API with an action ID and parameters and get structured JSON back; Anakin handles the browser, proxies, anti-bot, and parsing.

How do I scrape PlugShare data?

POST to https://api.anakin.io/v1/wire/task with your API key, the action ID, and its parameters, then poll GET /v1/wire/jobs/{id} until the job settles. There is nothing to install and no scraper to maintain — when plugshare.com changes its markup, Anakin updates the action.

Do I need a PlugShare account?

No. Every PlugShare action listed here runs anonymously — no account and no credentials required.

What does the PlugShare API cost?

Usage-based credits, charged per call and refunded automatically when a job fails. New accounts start with 300 free credits and no card. See anakin.io/pricing for the current rates.

Automotive

PlugShare API

plugshare.com

EV charging stations - search, map browse, nearby lookup, activity, and location details.

Actions: 5
Category: Automotive
Login: Not required
Output: JSON

Get an API key Wire API reference

Call the PlugShare API

Submit a task, then poll the job until it settles. This example runs act_plugshare_charging_location_detail.

curl -X POST https://api.anakin.io/v1/wire/task \
  -H "X-API-Key: $ANAKIN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "action_id": "act_plugshare_charging_location_detail",
    "params": {
      "location_id": "12201"
    }
  }'

5 actions on plugshare.com

Read

Charging Location Details
act_plugshare_charging_location_detailread1 credit / call
Returns full charging location details including connectors, kW ratings, status, amenities, and pricing.
location_id
string · required
Charging Station Map Listing
act_plugshare_charging_station_map_listingread2 credits / call
Returns EV charging stations within a map viewport with connector types, outlet status, and IDs.
latitude
string · required
longitude
string · required
spanLat
string · required
spanLng
string · required
outlets
string · required
Location Search Autocomplete
act_plugshare_location_search_autocompleteread2 credits / call
Returns charging locations matching a place name with location IDs, coordinates, and labels.
query
string · required
latitude
string · required
longitude
string · required
outlets
string · required
Nearby Charging Locations
act_plugshare_nearby_charging_locationsread2 credits / call
Returns EV charging locations near coordinates with distance and station metadata.
latitude
string · required
longitude
string · required
outlets
string · required
Recent Activity Feed
act_plugshare_recent_activity_feedread1 credit / call
Returns recent check-ins and activity near coordinates with actor names, actions, and location IDs.
latitude
string · required
longitude
string · required

PlugShare API questions

Is there an API for PlugShare?: PlugShare does not offer a public data API for this, but Anakin Wire provides 5 maintained endpoints for plugshare.com. You call Anakin's REST API with an action ID and parameters and get structured JSON back; Anakin handles the browser, proxies, anti-bot, and parsing.
How do I scrape PlugShare data?: POST to https://api.anakin.io/v1/wire/task with your API key, the action ID, and its parameters, then poll GET /v1/wire/jobs/{id} until the job settles. There is nothing to install and no scraper to maintain — when plugshare.com changes its markup, Anakin updates the action.
Do I need a PlugShare account?: No. Every PlugShare action listed here runs anonymously — no account and no credentials required.
What does the PlugShare API cost?: Usage-based credits, charged per call and refunded automatically when a job fails. New accounts start with 300 free credits and no card. See anakin.io/pricing for the current rates.