# Charger-Locating EV Apps Citroën Launches the e-ROUTES Planning App for Electric Vehicle Owners By Kanesa D | Published 2023-09-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-1 References: [indianautosblog](https://indianautosblog.com/citroen-e-routes-app-to-help-ev-owners-plan-trips-easily-p326089) & [citroen](https://www.citroen.com/en)  [Citroën](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-ec4-x) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-vehicle-data) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-maps-bike-route) 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. Image Credit: Citroën ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aggregated EV Charging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellantis.md) - [Charger-Locating GPS Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-2.md) - [Electric Car-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryelectric-vehicles.md) - [EV-Friendly Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-friendly-navigation.md) - [Convenient Charging-Focused EV Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisker.md) - [Sporty Electric Sedan Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-ec4-x.md) - [Mapping Car Battery Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-and-charging-support.md) - [On-Demand EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evcharging-service.md) - [Commuter EV Charger Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-power-bank.md)