All-electric Volvo customers in Europe now have a wider choice of public EV charging networks at their fingertips after integrating the Plugsurfing platform directly into the Volvo Cars app. By enhancing the functionality of the Volvo Cars app, Volvo drivers can now access more than 270.000 charging points across the continent and across borders, while also being able to pay for charging, all through a single and seamless gateway.
The Volvo Cars app shows drivers the location of their nearest public charging point, along with real-time information about its availability. By simplifying the mobile charging experience, Volvo Cars is making it even easier for drivers to charge their fully electric Recharge cars by eliminating the myriad of different charging apps and payment systems and improving access to public charging infrastructure.
“Creating premium all-electric products is just one part of a much wider ecosystem when it comes to empowering consumers to make the switch to all-electric cars. We recognize that many of our customers find it frustrating to have multiple walking around maps and having to install different apps to access individual charging points.By improving the mobile charging experience, we support our customers across Europe on their own all-electric journey, meaning access to more networks inside and outside the country where they live, all through our digital platform - the Volvo Cars app."
This experience is powered by Plugsurfing's Developer Platform and Drive API, which integrates charging information directly into the Volvo Cars app, creating a seamless and convenient experience.
“Drive API is the evolution of our commitment to our partners. This integration allows Volvo to evolve its own products and services to meet its goal of being a pure electric company by 2030. We are proud to be the partner that helps make this a reality."
Following initial launch in Switzerland and Italy, Volvo Cars will continue to roll out the updated functionality to most of its European markets between now and the end of 2022. Volvo Cars thus outlines its ambition to offer its customers of Recharge cars extensive and easy access to public charging. Through the new functionality in the Volvo Cars app, electric Volvo drivers benefit from special rates when charging at IONITY stations across Europe. In Sweden and Norway, Volvo Cars is also working with charging operator Mer to offer preferential rates in those countries, with the ambition to continuously expand the offer to consumers with more providers in the future, the company said. Swedish car brand.
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