EV Charging Station Finder App with Admin Panel

EV Charging is a powerful Electric Vehicle Charging Station Finder and Booking Platform built with Flutter for mobile apps and a web-based admin dashboard. This system allows EV drivers to find nearby charging stations, view charger details, reserve charging slots, and make payments directly from the mobile app. The platform also includes a complete admin panel for managing charging stations, chargers, bookings, users, pricing, and analytics.

Features

Advanced EV Charging Features

• Real-Time Charging Station Availability
• Multiple Charger Type Support (AC / DC Fast Charging)
• EV Connector Compatibility Information
• Smart Charging Slot Reservation
• Live Charging Session Monitoring
• Charging Cost Estimation
• Nearby Station Suggestions
• Station Rating & Reviews System
• Charging History Tracking
• Favorite Charging Stations
• Station Distance & Navigation Support
• Dynamic Pricing Configuration

Map & Location Features

• Google Maps Real-Time Navigation
• Interactive Charging Station Map
• Filter Stations by Charger Type
• Search Charging Stations by City or Area
• Location-Based Charging Station Discovery
• Route Planning with Charging Stops
• Station Directions with Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Payment & Wallet Features

• Multiple Payment Gateway Integration
• Secure Online Payments
• Digital Wallet System
• Charging Session Payment Tracking
• Automatic Payment Calculation
• Transaction History
• Refund Management System

Notification & Communication

• Push Notifications for Booking Updates
• Charging Session Alerts
• Payment Confirmation Notifications
• Booking Reminder Notifications
• Charging Completion Alerts
• System Announcements

Admin Analytics & Management

• Real-Time Dashboard Analytics
• Charging Usage Statistics
• Revenue Reports
• Station Performance Monitoring
• Booking Activity Reports
• Customer Insights
• Charging Session Logs

Security & System Features

• Secure User Authentication
• Role-Based Admin Access
• Data Encryption Protection
• Secure API Communication
• System Activity Logs
• Backup & Recovery Support
• Cloud Data Storage Integration

Requirements

Mobile App

• Flutter SDK 3.29+ or higher
• Dart SDK 3.7+ or higher
• Android Studio / VS Code
• Android SDK
• Xcode 15+ (for iOS build)
• Java JDK 17+

Server Requirements

• PHP 8.2 or higher
• MySQL 8.0+
• Apache/Nginx Web Server
• SSL Certificate (HTTPS)
• cPanel or VPS/Dedicated Server

Admin Panel Requirements

• Modern Web Browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
• Internet Connection
• PHP & MySQL Hosting Environment

Third-Party Services

• Google Maps API Key
• Google Places API
• Firebase Project
• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (Push Notifications)
• Stripe Payment Gateway (Optional)
• PayPal Payment Gateway (Optional) 

Instructions

Mobile App Setup

1. Download and extract the source code package.
2. Install Flutter SDK and required development tools.
3. Open the project in Android Studio or VS Code.
4. Run the following command:

flutter pub get

1. Configure Firebase for Android and iOS.
2. Add your Google Maps API Key.
3. Update the application configuration file with your server URL and API settings.
4. Run the application:

flutter run

Backend & Admin Panel Setup

1. Upload backend files to your hosting server.
2. Create a MySQL database.
3. Import the provided SQL database file.
4. Configure database credentials in the environment/config file.
5. Set the application URL.
6. Configure mail settings for notifications.
7. Configure payment gateway credentials (if required).
8. Enable SSL (HTTPS) on the domain.
9. Access the admin panel through your browser.
10. Log in using the default admin credentials and change them immediately after the first login.