EV Charging in Sri Lanka: Three Networks, Three Apps — Convenience or Chaos?

Sri Lanka's EV count crossed 100,000 earlier this year, and at least three private networks are now racing to own the charging space: Volt Charge says it runs over 100 public charging sites with 80+ DC fast chargers, Green EV has just partnered with JKCG Auto to wire up BYD and Denza owners with its own 100+ DC chargers, and ChargeUP is teaming up with Lanka IOC to put chargers at existing fuel stations. Good for the industry, but each network runs its own app, RFID card, and pricing — nothing talks to the others. Supporters say competition is pushing a fast rollout that government alone never managed, and more chargers anywhere beats none at all. Critics say owning an EV here now means juggling three apps and cards just to avoid running dry, something a decade of ICE refuelling never asked of anyone. If you drive an EV, how many networks are you actually signed up to, and has running out of charge with the "wrong" card ever left you stranded? ඔබේ EV එකට චාජ් කරන්න කී ඇප් තියෙනවද?