How to plan a long electric car journey the easy way

Planning a long EV trip requires a bit of preparation: checking your vehicle’s range, choosing charging points, anticipating charging stops along your route… But with the right tools, travelling long distances in an EV has become very straightforward! With the Chargemap app, and especially the route planner, preparing your journey has never been easier. Here are all our tips to hit the road with peace of mind.

Key Takeaways

Plan your journey in just a few minutes with the Chargemap route planner

‍The route planner is the easiest way to prepare a long EV journey. Once you enter your vehicle model, the tool calculates the most suitable charging stops based on your car and its range.

You can then:

set a minimum battery level before a stop,
personalise your charging stops by filtering charging stations by power rating, connector type, or user reviews,
display stations with special offers or Super Partner network charging points,
save your itinerary for the day of your journey, even offline.

Chargemap suggests an optimised, realistic route tailored to your vehicle to help you save time and avoid unpleasant surprises!

➡️ Also read: How can I know if a charging point will be available when I arrive?
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Let Copilot guide you during your journey

For an even smoother trip without planning ahead, Chargemap Boost subscribers can use Copilot mode, which is specifically designed for driving.

At a glance, it shows:

available charging stations nearby,
the maximum charging power delivered,
the number of connectors available in real time
their location along your route.

Simply start Copilot, enter your battery level if necessary, and the assistant will immediately suggest the most relevant charging stations nearby! Perfect for stress-free long-distance travel.

➡️ Learn more about how Copilot works
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