Operational from October, e-ROUTES by Free2move Charge is a "high-performing trip planner" available via a dedicated smartphone application. To guide the driver and optimize his trip, e-ROUTES retrieves in real time the data of the vehicle and suggests possible journeys according to the status of charging stations on the way.
According to Citroën, the e-ROUTES application is powered by:
- An advanced routing algorithm, benchmark on the market, which calculates the most suitable route considering the location of the charging stations, their quality (quantity and characteristics of the terminals in each station...) and availability (information on available, in-use or out-of-service charging points).
- A seamless connection to the car, which dynamically shares with e-ROUTES the needed vehicle data (battery state of charge, energy use, charging mode, air temperature etc…) in order to provide specific insights such as predicted range and charge level on arrival. Using the telematic box, this “over the air” connection provides direct access to key datas and doesn’t require the addition of a dongle.
- A connected navigation feature set, using high-quality maps always up to date, enriched by a state-of-art guidance, real time traffic information and a comprehensive set of travel services (speed limits, road closures, hazards, etc.).
The e-ROUTES application is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To access e-ROUTES functionalities, customers need to use their MyCitroën account credentials. They can use the application either on their smartphone or on the car's touchscreen thanks to the mirroring function.
The e-ROUTES application will be deployed from October. It is already part of the CONNECT PLUS Pack available with no additional cost for 12 months to all new buyers of ë-C4 and ë-C4 X (subscription after 1 year).
Source: Stellantis
