Citroën has introduced an innovative solution for electric car owners to enjoy hassle-free journeys with the launch of the new app, e-ROUTES. This service, available on ë-C4 and ë-C4 X electric models, aims to simplify long-distance travel for zero-emission vehicle users.
Launching this October 2023, e-ROUTES by Free2move Charge is a high-performance trip planning tool accessible through the company's smartphone application. The innovative application leverages real-time data from the vehicle to guide the driver and suggest routes based on the status and location of charging stations along the way.
Drivers with any brand of smartphone can utilize e-ROUTES thanks to its compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The app is already included in the CONNECT PLUS Pack, offered at no additional cost for the first 12 months to all new purchasers of ë-C4 and ë-C4 X models.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Charger-locating EV Apps
- Citroën launches e-ROUTES app to simplify long-distance travel for electric vehicle users.
- Real-time Data
- e-ROUTES leverages real-time vehicle data to guide drivers and suggest routes with charging stations.
- Smartphone Compatibility
- e-ROUTES is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing drivers with any brand of smartphone to utilize the app.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive
- e-ROUTES app provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry to simplify long-distance travel for electric vehicle users.
- Mobile Application Development
- The launch of the e-ROUTES app creates opportunities for mobile application developers to enhance trip planning tools for electric vehicle owners.
- Charging Infrastructure
- The use of real-time data in e-ROUTES presents opportunities for the charging infrastructure industry to optimize the placement and availability of charging stations.
