Case Study: EV Charging Station Data Scraping from EVgo App
The Challenge
Our client, an electric mobility analytics firm, wanted to collect charging station data from the EVgo App, including station names, locations, availability, connector types, pricing, and live status. The objective was to create a unified EV infrastructure map and analyze charging network performance across the U.S. Manual collection through the app was impractical and incomplete.
Hurdles We Faced
- App-Based Data Access: EVgo’s data was available only through its mobile app APIs.
- Authentication Requirements: Accessing full station data required secure user login.
- Dynamic Data Updates: Charger availability and pricing changed in real time.
- Geo-Based Restrictions: Data visibility depended on user location coordinates.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Requirement Analysis:
Defined essential fields – station name, address, latitude, longitude, connector types, charger count, availability, and pricing.
Mobile API Reverse Engineering:
Analyzed the EVgo app’s API endpoints to extract structured JSON data directly from the backend.
Authentication Automation:
Implemented secure login handling to access authenticated endpoints and maintain stable sessions.
Geo-Data Simulation:
Simulated location coordinates to fetch nationwide charging data, overcoming regional visibility limits.
Proxy & Request Management:
Used rotating proxies and throttled requests to prevent detection and maintain consistent data flow.
Automation & Data Structuring:
Standardized all charging station details into a structured, analytics-ready dataset and set up scheduled updates for real-time monitoring.
Results & Impact
- Successfully extracted nationwide EVgo charging station data with live status and pricing.
- Enabled comprehensive EV infrastructure mapping and performance analytics.
- Reduced manual tracking efforts and ensured real-time data refreshes for ongoing analysis.
Our Services & Expertise
At Ascendance Solutions, we specialize in:
- App Data Scraping & API Integration
- Geo-Location & Real-Time Data Automation
- Proxy & Session Management for Mobile Platforms
- Energy & EV Infrastructure Analytics Solutions
📧 Connect with us at connect@ascendancesolutions.com to automate EV charging station data extraction from apps like EVgo and accelerate your electric mobility insights.
