# EV Range Extension Apps The Volvo Range Assistant App Maximizes EV Efficiency By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-range-assistant References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/volvo-launches-range-assistant-for-evs-20-10-2021/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geeky-gadgets+%28Geeky+Gadgets%29) & [media.volvocars](https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/289321/optimise-the-range-of-your-fully-electric-volvo-with-new-range-assistant-app-in-latest-over-the-air) Electric vehicle range could theoretically grow through the use of bigger batteries, but the Volvo Range Assistant app is focused on taking a different approach to increase driving efficiency. The app works by allowing for over-the-air updates for the brand's fully electric vehicles in order to make improvements to the smart battery management system and regeneration performance. This would also include a smart timer that could precondition the batteries prior to driving for maximum performance enhancement. The Volvo Range Assistant app is intended to be integrated right into the Android-powered infotainment system in the brand's latest and upcoming vehicles. The interface would help drivers better understand what they can do to conserve energy in real-time for the longest range possible when behind the wheel and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Battery Management Enhancement:** The Volvo Range Assistant App offers over-the-air updates for smart battery management and regeneration performance, opening up opportunities to innovate in the smart battery management industry. - **Preconditioning Technology Integration:** The smart timer in the Volvo Range Assistant App that can precondition batteries prior to driving can be a game-changer for the smart home technology industry. - **Real-time Energy Conservation Interface:** The interface of the Volvo Range Assistant app helps drivers conserve energy in real-time, ushering in opportunities to create innovative interfaces in the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicles:** Developers and manufacturers in the electric vehicle industry can adopt similar over-the-air updates and smart battery management systems. - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies in the smart home technology industry can integrate preconditioning technology in their products which can be controlled using mobile applications. - **Automotive:** Automotive manufacturers can develop similar real-time energy conservation interfaces to help drivers optimize vehicle energy usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Range-Extending EV Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-taycan.md) - [Consolidated Automotive Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-automotive-apps.md) - [Charger-Locating EV Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-1.md) - [Everyday Luxury Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-es90.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-ex90.md) - [EV-Oriented Battery Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-next-energy.md) - [EV-Friendly Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-friendly-navigation.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-volvo-ex30.md) - [Range-Extending Ev Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeextending-ev-technology.md)