This summer, longer holiday journeys often mean more frequent charging stops and a bill that can quickly mount up, especially on rapid motorway chargers. The good news is that with the Chargemap app, you have all the tools you need to drive smart and charge at the best price. Here's how to make the most of the special offers available this summer, and above all how the Chargemap Club can make a real difference.
Key Takeaways
- Why look for special offers: longer summer journeys can push up your charging bill.
- Use the Chargemap app to keep your charging budget under control.
- Other tips: spot free charging stations, use the cost estimator and consider the Chargemap Boost subscription.
Why look for charging stations on special offer?
During the summer holidays, journeys tend to be longer, which means more frequent charging stops. As a result, costs can quickly add up especially if you're mainly using rapid chargers on the motorway. That's where stations on special offer come in!
Some partner charging stations offer reduced rates with the Chargemap Pass, the electric charging card compatible with over 950,000 charging points across 19 European countries. Discounts are most commonly between -10% and -20%. These offers are often time-limited, which makes them particularly well-suited to holiday departures or long weekends.
The Chargemap Club: all your exclusive offers in one place
You may not have come across it yet, but the Chargemap Club is the new benefits hub in the Chargemap app. Accessible from the "Save" tab, it brings together all the exclusive special offers negotiated with partner networks.
In practice, the Chargemap Club lets you:
- See all active offers at a glance across partner networks
- Easily spot ongoing deals before you set off or while on the road
- Coming soon: track your accumulated savings and upcoming promotions
The "Save" tab is your single entry point, no more searching station by station. The best deals come straight to you.
💡 How to access it? Open the Chargemap app → "Save" tab → Chargemap Club. Current offers are displayed instantly.
Find out more about the Chargemap Club and special offers on charging networks.
Finding stations on special offer: the essential filter
The Chargemap Club is built on a feature already well known to users: the "Stations on special offer" filter on the map.
In the "Save" section, activate the "Stations on special offer" filter. Only partner charging stations displaying a reduced rate via the Chargemap Pass will appear on the map. Tap on a station to see the discounted rate, how long the offer runs, and any applicable conditions (connector type, power rating, etc.).
For example, you can refine your search by combining this filter with others, such as:
- Chargemap Pass compatibility,
- ultra-rapid chargers (200+ kW) or very rapid (100–199 kW).
Using the route planner to optimise your charging stops: a journey from Colmar to Toulon
Planning a journey from Colmar to Toulon in a Peugeot e-308 saloon? With the route planner, you can:
- specify your vehicle,
- select charging stations compatible with the Chargemap Pass,
- prioritise certain charging networks.
📌 If the route planner doesn't suggest certain stations from a selected network, it's because they're not on your route or a detour wouldn't be optimal for your charging profile. The tool always balances savings with practicality.
Read also: Chargemap route planner: how to use it properly
More tips to charge for less this summer
Beyond summer special offers, several other tips can help you reduce the cost of your charging sessions throughout the year.
Finding free charging stations
Although increasingly rare, free charging stations do still exist. You'll find them at commercial retailers, local authorities, hotels, and more. To spot them, use the "Free charging stations" filter in the "Save" section of the app.
Simulating your charging cost
On a station's details page, tap "View tariffs" to get a personalised estimate of your charging session: energy delivered, duration, and approximate cost. This simulation takes into account your vehicle, the connector type used, and your current and target battery level.
💡 Please note: the displayed cost is an estimate. It may vary based on real-world factors such as the power actually delivered, weather conditions, or the state of your battery. It remains an excellent tool for quickly comparing rates in an area and making the right choice before plugging in.
Opting for the Chargemap Boost subscription
If you drive frequently, the Chargemap Boost subscription gives you access to even more competitive rates on selected networks. You get a 10% discount on every charging session and unlock the alternative "cheapest route" option in the route planner. What does that mean in practice? The route planner suggests the most cost-effective journey to help you make real savings 😉!
It can pay for itself quickly if you regularly make long journeys or frequently charge at partner stations.
Find out more about this EV charging subscription.
Wrapping up
With a few tweaks in the Chargemap app and especially by keeping an eye on the Chargemap Club managing your charging budget this summer is perfectly achievable. Special offers, partner networks, smart habits: all the tools are there. Time to put them to use. Because travelling electric can also mean travelling economically.
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