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

FAQ from ChargeNow MCP Server

What does the server do?

It provides a tool to search for electric vehicle charging stations near a given address, returning availability and station details.

How do I obtain an API key?

The server uses geocode.maps.co for geocoding; you need to obtain an API key from their website.

How do I configure the server?

Set the GEOCODE_API_KEY environment variable, or add the key under geocodeApiKey in the MCP client configuration file.

What parameters does the find_available_chargepoints tool accept?

It accepts a single address parameter (string) representing a street address and city.

Where is the Claude Desktop configuration file stored?

On macOS at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json, on Windows at %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json.